Bend It Like Beckham
“Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham?”
2002•PG-13•1h 52m•6.3•Released
ComedyDramaRomance
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.
Director
Gurinder Chadha
Writer
Guljit Bindra, Paul Mayeda Berges, Gurinder Chadha
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$77M
Languages
Hindi, Punjabi, English
Studio
Kintop Pictures
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
Paven Virk
Bubbly
Preeya Kalidas
Monica
Trey Farley
Taz
Saraj Chaudhry
Sonny
Production
Company
Kintop Pictures
Company
Bend It Films
Company
Roc Media
Company
Road Movies
Producer
Gurinder Chadha
Producer
Paul Mayeda Berges
Producer
Deepak Nayar
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