Hot Pepper (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1973, Hot Pepper is a music and documentary film directed by Les Blank, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. Thrilling musical portrait of Zydeco King Clifton Chenier, who combines the pulsating rhythms of Cajun dance music and black R&B with African overtones, belting out his irresistible music in the sweaty juke joints of South Louisiana.
Who’s in it. Hot Pepper stars Clifton Chenier as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hot Pepper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Pepper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Pepper tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot Pepper (1973)?
- In US, Hot Pepper is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hot Pepper worth watching?
- Hot Pepper holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Pepper?
- Hot Pepper stars Clifton Chenier.
- When was Hot Pepper released?
- Hot Pepper was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.