Flamin' Hot

Flamin' Hot is a 2023 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Eva Longoria in her feature-length directorial debut. Written by Linda Yvette Chávez and Lewis Colick, it is based on the memoir A Boy, a Burrito and a Cookie: From Janitor to Executive by Richard Montañez, who claims to have invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos. The film stars Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, and Tony Shalhoub.

This article is about the film depicting the origin of the brand. For the brand itself, see Cheetos § Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
Flamin' Hot
Promotional release poster
Directed byEva Longoria
Screenplay by
  • Linda Yvette Chávez
  • Lewis Colick
Based onA Boy, a Burrito and a Cookie: From Janitor to Executive by Richard Montañez
and the life stories of Richard and Judy Montañez
Produced byDeVon Franklin
Starring
CinematographyFederico Cantini
Edited by
  • Liza D. Espinas
  • Kayla Emter
Music byMarcelo Zarvos
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • March 11, 2023 (2023-03-11) (SXSW)
  • June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09) (United States)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited States
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 11, 2023. It was released on June 9, 2023, by Hulu and Disney+ to mixed reviews from critics. At the 96th Academy Awards, Flamin' Hot received a nomination for Best Original Song for “The Fire Inside” written by Diane Warren, but lost to “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie .

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