Woman on Top (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2000, Woman on Top is a comedy, fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Fina Torres, running about 92 minutes. “A sexy comedy that turns happily ever after upside down.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set to the intoxicating rhythms of Brazil, "Woman on Top" is a spicy, sexy comedy about the magic of food, love and music. Meet Isabella, a sultry enchantress born with the special gift of melting the palates and hearts of men everywhere. When she decides to break free from her rocky marriage and the stifling kitchen of her husband's restaurant in Brazil, she spirits off to San Francisco in pursuit of her dreams of a real culinary career.
Who’s in it. Woman on Top stars Penélope Cruz as Isabella Oliveira, Murilo Benício as Toninho Oliveira, Mark Feuerstein as Cliff Lloyd and John de Lancie as Alex Reeves, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Woman on Top has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Woman on Top page.
If you liked it. Fans of Woman on Top tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Woman on Top (2000)?
- In US, Woman on Top is available to 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 Woman on Top worth watching?
- Woman on Top holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Woman on Top?
- Woman on Top stars Penélope Cruz, Murilo Benício, Mark Feuerstein, John de Lancie and Anne Ramsay.
- When was Woman on Top released?
- Woman on Top was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.