Flamin' Hot
Seen it?2023 | 99 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (8.0 out of 10), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Capote or Beautiful Boy, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 256K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Eva Longoria
- Jesse GarciaRichard Montañez
- Annie GonzalezJudy Montañez
- Emilio RiveraVacho Montañez
- Vanessa MartinezConcha Montañez
- Dennis HaysbertClarence C. Baker
- Tony ShalhoubRoger Enrico
- Pepe SernaAbuelito
- Bobby SotoTony Romero
- Jimmy GonzalesHector Morales
- Matt WalshLonny Mason