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.
March 11, 2023
Franklin Entertainment, Searchlight Pictures
49 people
Jesse Garcia
Richard Montañez
Acting
Annie Gonzalez
Judy Montañez
Acting
Emilio Rivera
Vacho Montañez
Acting
Vanessa Martinez
Concha Montañez
Acting
Dennis Haysbert
Clarence C. Baker
Acting
Tony Shalhoub
Roger Enrico
Acting
Pepe Serna
Abuelito
Acting
Bobby Soto
Tony Romero
Acting
Jimmy Gonzales
Hector Morales
Acting
Matt Walsh
Lonny Mason
Acting
Carlos S. Sanchez
Young Richard
Acting
Hunter Jones
Lucky Montañez
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