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Flamin' Hot

2023Movie1 h 39 minPG-13

DramaHistory
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic586.1Rotten Tomatoes67%86%

A heartwarming, uplifting drama movie about a real life story and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

The flavor you know. The story you don't.

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.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Biopic
  • Underdog Success Story
  • Latino Heritage Celebration
  • Corporate Satire Lite
  • Heartwarming Family Drama
  • Pop Culture History
  • Feel-Good Cinema
  • Nostalgic 80s/90s Vibe
  • American Dream Narrative

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Eva Longoria
Written by
Lewis Colick, Linda Yvette Chavez
Produced by
DeVon Franklin
Music by
Marcelo Zarvos

Everyone

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Facts

March 11, 2023 · 1 h 39 min · PG-13

Released
March 11, 2023
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
76 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Former Teen Rebel, Rousing Speech, I Am One of Those, Too

  • Former Teen Rebel
  • Rousing Speech
  • I Am One of Those, Too

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Flamin' Hot?"

Questions about Flamin' Hot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Flamin' Hot?

Disney+HuluThe Roku

In the United States, Flamin' Hot streams on Disney+ and Hulu, and it is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is Flamin' Hot worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 58).

Is Flamin' Hot okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Flamin' Hot?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is Flamin' Hot plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.