Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham?
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.
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
Screenplay
- Paul Mayeda Berges (Screenplay)
- Gurinder Chadha (Screenplay)
- Guljit Bindra (Screenplay)
Themes
Football Passion, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Football Obsession and Stadium Thrills, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety
Keywords
london, england, sports, tradition, culture clash, immigration, women's football (soccer), multiculturalism, football (soccer), family, lgbt, woman director, teen drama, british asian, british-indian, sports comedy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bend It Like Beckham about?
- 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.
- Who directed Bend It Like Beckham?
- Bend It Like Beckham was directed by Gurinder Chadha.
- Who stars in Bend It Like Beckham?
- Bend It Like Beckham stars Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher, Shaheen Khan, Archie Panjabi.
- How long is Bend It Like Beckham?
- Bend It Like Beckham has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Bend It Like Beckham?
- Bend It Like Beckham is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Bend It Like Beckham?
- Bend It Like Beckham has a Filmori rating of 1.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Bend It Like Beckham?
- Bend It Like Beckham had a budget of $4M.
- How much did Bend It Like Beckham gross?
- Bend It Like Beckham grossed $77M worldwide.
- Where was Bend It Like Beckham produced?
- Bend It Like Beckham was produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Bend It Like Beckham?
- The themes of Bend It Like Beckham include: Football Passion, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Football Obsession and Stadium Thrills, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety.