Woman on Top(2000)
“A sexy comedy that turns happily ever after upside down.”
Overview
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.
Director
Fina Torres
Studio
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Penélope Cruz
as Isabella Oliveira
Murilo Benício
as Toninho Oliveira
Mark Feuerstein
as Cliff Lloyd
John de Lancie
as Alex Reeves
Anne Ramsay
as TV Director
Ana Gasteyer
as Claudia Hunter
Harold Perrineau
as Monica Jones
June Carryl
as Zeke
Bob Greene
as Nikos
Lázaro Ramos
as Max
Wagner Moura
as Rafi
Cléa Simões
as Serafina
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2000
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
Portuguese
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Fox Searchlight Pictures
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Where can I watch Woman on Top?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Woman on Top (2000).
What is Woman on Top 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 directed Woman on Top?▼
Woman on Top was directed by Fina Torres and released in 2000. It is a comedy, drama, romance, fantasy film.
How long is Woman on Top?▼
Woman on Top has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Woman on Top?▼
The cast of Woman on Top includes Penélope Cruz as Isabella Oliveira, Murilo Benício as Toninho Oliveira, Mark Feuerstein as Cliff Lloyd, John de Lancie as Alex Reeves, Anne Ramsay as TV Director and more.
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