Bend It Like Beckham
1916 reviews
Comedy/Drama
1h 52m
2002
Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one...
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Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
- DirectorGurinder Chadha
- Release11 April 2002
- Genre
- Duration1h 52m
- Budget$3,500,159
- Revenue$76,578,641
- Rate1916 reviews
- Productions
Kintop Pictures, Bend It Films, Roc Media, Road Movies
Cast

Parminder Nagra
Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra

Keira Knightley
Juliette 'Jules' Paxton

Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Joe

Anupam Kher
Mr. Bhamra

Shaheen Khan
Mrs. Bhamra

Archie Panjabi
Pinky Bhamra

Frank Harper
Alan Paxton

Juliet Stevenson
Paula Paxton

Shaznay Lewis
Mel

Ameet Chana
Tony

Pooja Shah
Meena

Preeya Kalidas
Monica

Kulvinder Ghir
Teetu

Harvey Virdi
Teetu's Mum

Shobu Kapoor
Polly

Zohra Sehgal
Biji

Ace Bhatti
Nairobi Grandson

Tanveer Ghani
Video Man

Nina Wadia
Wedding Guest
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