Flamin' Hot Movie (2023): Where to watch and stream online

Flamin' Hot

2023, Movie, 1h 39min

This is the inspiring true story of Richard Montañez who as a Frito Lay janitor disrupted the food industry by channeling his Mexican heritage to turn Flamin' Hot Cheetos from a snack into an iconic global pop culture phenomenon.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic M.N. Miller

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...a Chicano-infused love letter to dreamers, hustlers, and overachievers.

Read full review at Ready Steady Cut

Anders Korsgaard Pedersen

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Warm and harmless. A perfect family movie. Funny at times but predictable to the end of the story.

2 years ago

Critic Abby Olcese

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... colorful, heartwarming and surprisingly fun, and Flamin’ Hot is far from the only movie of its kind to tell a tall tale disguised as an account of actual events.

Read full review at Paste Magazine

Critic John Nugent

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What makes it disarmingly watchable are the goofy, lovable, charismatic performances from Garcia and Annie Gonzalez (as Judy, his loyal wife); and the lively, stylish direction from Longoria.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Martin Tsai

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The production designers and hair-and-makeup department seem to have had fun recreating the period-specific looks and aesthetics that facilitate the characters’ evolutions.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

R Mo

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Way better and funnier than expected

1 year ago

Frequently asked questions

What is Flamin' Hot about? Toggle content

"Flamin' Hot" tells the engaging story of Richard Montañez, a janitor at Frito Lay who uses his Mexican heritage and creativity to revolutionize the snack industry. Struggling with his identity and socioeconomic challenges, Richard finds inspiration in his roots as he dreams up a bold new idea: Flamin' Hot Cheetos. Through hard work and determination, he transcends societal expectations, aiming not only to improve his own life but also uplift those around him. The film explores themes of resilience, innovation, and cultural pride while celebrating how a single idea can change lives forever. Fueled by passion and ambition, Richard's journey reminds us that greatness often comes from unexpected places.

Where can I stream Flamin' Hot? Toggle content

You can stream Flamin' Hot on: Disney+

What movies are similar to Flamin' Hot? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Flamin' Hot include Oppenheimer, William Tell, Green Book, Shooting Stars, The Apprentice, A Complete Unknown.

When was Flamin' Hot released for streaming? Toggle content

Flamin' Hot was released for streaming on June 9, 2023.