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Woman on Top

2000Movie1 h 32 minR

ComedyDrama
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic414.5Rotten Tomatoes35%42%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

A sexy comedy that turns happily ever after upside down.

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.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Brazilian Culture
  • Food & Music
  • Sensual & Vibrant
  • Female Empowerment
  • Fish-Out-of-Water
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Lighthearted
  • San Francisco Setting

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Fina Torres
Written by
Vera Blasi
Produced by
Alan Poul
Music by
Luis Bacalov

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 22, 2000 · 1 h 32 min · R

Released
September 22, 2000
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
54 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Woman on Top?"

Questions about Woman on Top

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Where can I stream Woman on Top?

Prime

In the United States, Woman on Top streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Woman on Top worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.3, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (38).

Will Woman on Top make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Woman on Top good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.