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Woman on Top

2000·Movie
1h 32min·R
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic414.5Rotten Tomatoes35%42%
IMDb5.3Metacritic414.5Rotten Tomatoes35%42%

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Striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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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.
Romantic ComedyBrazilian CultureFood & MusicSensual & VibrantFemale EmpowermentFish-Out-of-WaterFeel-Good MovieLightheartedSan Francisco Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Fina Torres
Written by:
Vera Blasi
Produced by:
Bronwen Hughes, Alexa L. Fogel, Fina Torres
Composed by:
Luis Bacalov, Luis Bacalov

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Woman on Top

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Where can I stream Woman on Top legally?

Prime

Woman on Top is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Woman on Top worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Woman on Top rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Woman on Top?

1 h 32 min

Woman on Top runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Woman on Top?

Critics38
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate Woman on Top higher (47) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Woman on Top a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$10 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Woman on Top in?

EnglishPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Portuguese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Woman on Top?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Woman on Top in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.