View from the Top (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2003, View from the Top is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Bruno Barreto, running about 87 minutes. “Prepare for her arrival.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. No one thought Donna would go very far. But when she sets her sights on becoming a first-class international flight attendant, Donna throws caution to the wind and takes off in pursuit of her dream. The ride is anything but smooth, however, and Donna's laugh-packed journey of a lifetime is rocked by more turbulence than she bargained for.
Who’s in it. View from the Top stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Donna Jensen, Christina Applegate as Christine Montgomery, Mark Ruffalo as Ted Stewart and Candice Bergen as Sally Weston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, View from the Top has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch View from the Top page.
If you liked it. Fans of View from the Top tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch View from the Top (2003)?
- In US, View from the Top is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is View from the Top worth watching?
- View from the Top holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in View from the Top?
- View from the Top stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Christina Applegate, Mark Ruffalo, Candice Bergen and Marc Blucas.
- When was View from the Top released?
- View from the Top was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.