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156 Ratings

Woman on Top

Directed by Fina Torres

United States, 2000

Comedy, Romance

92

Synopsis

Brazilian chef Isabella Oliveira (Penélope Cruz) moves to San Francisco when her husband, frustrated by her motion sickness, cheats on her.

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Woman on Top Directed by Fina Torres

Awards & Festivals

Cannes Film Festival

2000

Cast & Crew

What are people saying?

De La Ghetto's rating of the film Woman on Top
De La Ghetto

It was a very long time ago, but I feel like I liked it well enough to give it four stars. Watched for Penelope Cruz, who I love. It was a fun, cheesy movie.
January 06, 2018 11:33
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Catarina C Gomes's rating of the film Woman on Top
Catarina C Gomes

This movie makes me wanna be a better cook. Amazing music.
February 15, 2014 20:21
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aurkihnowe's rating of the film Woman on Top
aurkihnowe

review forthcoming...
June 21, 2018 08:42
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carlajrzg's rating of the film Woman on Top
carlajrzg

The music is lovely
February 14, 2016 02:57
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gencorkun's rating of the film Woman on Top
gencorkun

The movie was like a light Brazilian breeze. If you watch without any expectations, it can lighten your soul for a while.
April 11, 2011 06:39
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