Flamin' Hot
“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.
Where to watch Flamin' Hot in United States
Disney Plus
HuluClick a service to open Flamin' Hot there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Flamin' Hot streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus, Hulu | — |
| India | VI movies and tv | — |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus, Channel 4 Plus | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — |
| France | Disney Plus | — |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
About Flamin' Hot
Flamin' Hot is a 2023 English-language drama and history film directed by Eva Longoria. The cast is led by Jesse García, Annie Gonzalez, Emilio Rivera. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus, Hulu.
Flamin' Hot was produced by Franklin Entertainment and Searchlight Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 11, 2023, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Eva Longoria
- Writers
- Linda Yvette Chavez, Lewis Colick
- Release date
- March 11, 2023
- OTT release
- June 9, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Franklin Entertainment, Searchlight Pictures
Flamin' Hot cast & crew
Flamin' Hot was directed by Eva Longoria and written by Linda Yvette Chavez and Lewis Colick.
The cast features Jesse García as Richard Montañez, Annie Gonzalez as Judy Montañez, Emilio Rivera as Vacho Montañez, Vanessa Martinez as Concha Montañez, Dennis Haysbert as Clarence C. Baker, and Tony Shalhoub as Roger Enrico.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marcelo Zarvos, cinematography is by Federico Cantini, and it was produced by Samuel Rodriguez and David Kern.
Is Flamin' Hot worth watching?
Flamin' Hot holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 820 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Flamin' Hot is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Flamin' Hot
In United States, you can stream Flamin' Hot on Disney Plus and Hulu. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on June 9, 2023.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Flamin' Hot
Jesse García
Richard Montañez
Annie Gonzalez
Judy Montañez
Emilio Rivera
Vacho Montañez
Vanessa Martinez
Concha Montañez
Dennis Haysbert
Clarence C. Baker
Tony Shalhoub
Roger Enrico
Pepe Serna
Abuelito
Bobby Soto
Tony Romero
Jimmy Gonzáles
Hector Morales
Matt Walsh
Lonny Mason
Carlos S. Sanchez
Young Richard
Hunter Jones
Lucky Montañez
Flamin' Hot — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Flamin' Hot in United States?
Flamin' Hot is streaming on Disney Plus, Hulu in United States.
▸Is Flamin' Hot on Disney Plus?
Yes — Flamin' Hot is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Flamin' Hot in?
Flamin' Hot is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Flamin' Hot?
Flamin' Hot runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Flamin' Hot rated?
Flamin' Hot is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 820 ratings.
▸When did Flamin' Hot release on OTT?
Flamin' Hot became available digitally on June 9, 2023.
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