---
title: "Woman on Top"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/woman-on-top-2000"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 14629
imdb_id: "tt0206420"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 258
content_rating: "R"
---

# Woman on Top (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/woman-on-top-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Woman on Top is a 2000 film categorized as a comedy, drama, romance, and fantasy. The story follows Isabella, a woman with a special gift for melting the hearts and palates of men, as she escapes a stifling marriage and kitchen in Brazil to seek a culinary career in San Francisco.

Set to intoxicating Brazilian rhythms, the film explores themes of food, love, and music. It is described as a sexy comedy that turns happily ever after upside down, with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A sultry enchantress leaves her rocky marriage in Brazil to pursue culinary dreams in San Francisco."

### Why Watch
- Explores the magic of food, love, and music
- Features intoxicating Brazilian rhythms
- Follows a protagonist pursuing her culinary dreams

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film is rated R
- Tone & Suitability: This R-rated comedy features a spicy and sexy tone.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #spicy-comedy, #brazilian-rhythms, #culinary-drama, #romantic-fantasy, #musical-elements

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fina Torres
- **Networks / Studios**: Fox Searchlight Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of Woman on Top?
The film is a comedy, drama, romance, and fantasy.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.

### Q: What is the rating of the film?
The film is rated R.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story moves from Brazil to San Francisco.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Woman on Top — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14629)
- [Woman on Top (2000) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206420/fullcredits/)
- [Woman on Top (2000) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14629-woman-on-top/cast)
- [Woman on Top - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/woman-on-top/cast/2000052920/)
- [Full cast of Woman on Top (Movie, 2000) - MovieMeter.com](https://www.moviemeter.com/movies/comedy/woman-on-top/cast)
- [Woman on Top Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/woman-on-top/7927/credits/)

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