Brazilian chef Isabella Oliveira moves to San Francisco when her husband, frustrated by her motion sickness, cheats on her.
Director:
Fina TorresWriter:
Vera Blasi
From metacritic.com
Can you picture Cersei starring in a comedy? "Bodyguard" star Richard Madden can.
Related News
-
The Handmaid's Tale Recap: Mayday!
10 May 2017 | TVLine.com -
American Crime Story: Max Greenfield Cast in Versace Season — See Photo
05 May 2017 | TVLine.com -
American Crime Story: Penélope Cruz to Play Gianni Versace's Sister, Donatella
20 March 2017 | TVLine.com
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Woman on Top (2000)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
3 nominations.
See more awards »
Learn more
More Like This
Don't Move
(2004)
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Sergio Castellitto
Stars:
Penélope Cruz,
Sergio Castellitto,
Claudia Gerini
Twice Upon a Yesterday
(1998)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Fantasy
Director:
Maria Ripoll
Stars:
Lena Headey,
Douglas Henshall,
Penélope Cruz
Don't Tempt Me
(2001)
Crime
|
Drama
Director:
Agustín Díaz Yanes
Stars:
Penélope Cruz,
Victoria Abril,
Jero García
La ribelle
(1993)
Drama
Director:
Aurelio Grimaldi
Stars:
Penélope Cruz,
Stefano Dionisi,
Lorenza Indovina
Don Juan
(1998)
Comedy
|
Romance
Director:
Jacques Weber
Stars:
Jacques Weber,
Michel Boujenah,
Emmanuelle Béart
La niña de tus ojos
(1998)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Fernando Trueba
Stars:
Penélope Cruz,
Antonio Resines,
Jorge Sanz
Volavérunt
(1999)
Drama
Director:
Bigas Luna
Stars:
Aitana Sánchez-Gijón,
Penélope Cruz,
Jordi Mollà
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Isabel Coixet
Stars:
Ben Kingsley,
Penélope Cruz,
Patricia Clarkson
Jamón, Jamón
(1992)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Bigas Luna
Stars:
Penélope Cruz,
Stefania Sandrelli,
Anna Galiena
All the Pretty Horses
(2000)
Drama
|
Romance
|
Western
Director:
Billy Bob Thornton
Stars:
Matt Damon,
Penélope Cruz,
Henry Thomas
Comedy
|
Crime
|
Drama
Director:
Pedro Almodóvar
Stars:
Penélope Cruz,
Carmen Maura,
Lola Dueñas
The Hi-Lo Country
(1998)
Drama
|
Romance
|
Western
Director:
Stephen Frears
Stars:
Billy Crudup,
Woody Harrelson,
Patricia Arquette
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Penélope Cruz | ... | Isabella Oliveira (as Penelope Cruz) | |
| Murilo Benício | ... | Toninho Oliveira | |
| Harold Perrineau | ... | Monica Jones (as Harold Perrineau Jr.) | |
| Mark Feuerstein | ... | Cliff Lloyd | |
| John de Lancie | ... | Alex Reeves (as John De Lancie) | |
| Anne Ramsay | ... | TV Director | |
| Ana Gasteyer | ... | Claudia Hunter | |
 |
Analu De Castro | ... | Little Isabella - Age 2 |
|
|
Thais De Sá Curvelo | ... | Little Isabella - Age 5 |
|
|
Eliana Guttman | ... | Isabella's Mother |
|
|
Eduardo Mattedi | ... | Isabella's Father |
|
|
Ana Paula Oliveira | ... | Cook |
|
|
Marilice Santos | ... | Sexy Neighbor |
|
|
Giba Conceição | ... | Troubadour #1 |
|
|
Joaquim Pinto | ... | Troubadour #2 |
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
See All (138) »
Storyline
Isabella is a great cook, making her husband's restaurant in Bahia, Brazil, a success. To control her motion sickness, she must do the driving and be on top during sex, which drives her macho husband, Toninho, to infidelities. Heart-broken, she leaves for San Francisco, moving in with her childhood friend, Monica, a cross-dresser. To mend her heart, she makes an offering to Yemanja, the goddess of the sea. The goddess responds: Isabella no longer loves and the fish in Bahia no longer bite. Stricken, Toninho heads north to get her back; he finds her hosting a popular TV show, Passion Food, courted by its producer. Can he learn humility? Can she find happiness without him? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
Plot Keywords:
female frontal nudity | title directed by woman | television show | motion sickness | brazilian |Taglines:
It's gonna be one hot summer. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for some strong sexuality and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
Edit
See more on IMDbPro »
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USARelease Date:
22 September 2000 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Las mujeres arriba See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$8,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$2,008,191, 24 September 2000, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$5,018,450, 26 November 2000Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Dolby DigitalColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
Edit
Written by Luiz Bonfá
Performed by Luiz Bonfá
Courtesy of EMI Music Ltda.
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
All interiors for the San Francisco scenes were shot in soundstages in Brazil. See more »Goofs
Near the end of the film, when trying to salvage the souffle, they bring out a box of Kraft-like "Cheese and Macarroni". Should be "Macaroni". See more »Soundtracks
BatucadaWritten by Luiz Bonfá
Performed by Luiz Bonfá
Courtesy of EMI Music Ltda.
See more »
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.Contribute to This Page
Enjoy a night in with these popular movies available to stream now with Prime Video.
I think you have to understand myth's and ideas in other parts of the world to be able to understand the movie. Personally, I loved it. It gives you that trip to Brazil without leaving your house.
The music was great, the story was a bit cheesy but refreshing. Open your eyes to other cultures. Allow yourself to enjoy the simple things such as cooking. I think it was sensual, funny and refreshing.
I think Penelope Cruz did a great job. Having seen most of her movies, I can say that her best movies are the ones that are not overly popular. Woman on top gives women the opportunity to be successful and show men that we can do it.