Movie

Woman on Top

“A sexy comedy that turns happily ever after upside down.”

★ 6.1(252)20001h 32m

Woman on Top is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Fina Torres
Release date: 2000-09-22
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: Portuguese
Box office: $10,194,274
Budget: $8,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures

About Woman on Top

Woman on Top is a 2000 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Fina Torres, starring Penélope Cruz, Murilo Benício and Mark Feuerstein. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 252 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Woman on Top in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Penélope Cruz

Isabella Oliveira

Murilo Benício

Toninho Oliveira

Mark Feuerstein

Cliff Lloyd

John de Lancie

Alex Reeves

Anne Ramsay

TV Director

Ana Gasteyer

Claudia Hunter

Harold Perrineau

Monica Jones

June Carryl

Zeke

Bob Greene

Nikos

Lázaro Ramos

Max

Wagner Moura

Rafi

Cléa Simões

Serafina

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Woman on Top in United States?+

In United States, Woman on Top is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Woman on Top on Netflix?+

Woman on Top is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Woman on Top?+

Woman on Top has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Woman on Top?+

Woman on Top stars Penélope Cruz, Murilo Benício, Mark Feuerstein, John de Lancie and Anne Ramsay.

When did Woman on Top come out?+

Woman on Top is a 2000 movie directed by Fina Torres.

What genre is Woman on Top?+

Woman on Top is Comedy, Drama, Romance and Fantasy film.

Who directed Woman on Top?+

Woman on Top was directed by Fina Torres.