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63% Critic Match
Bend It Like Beckham
“Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham?”
6.3 / 10• 2002• 1h 52m•PG-13• English
ComedyDramaRomance
Storyline
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 & Crew
Parminder Nagra
Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gurinder Chadha's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Bend It Like Beckham is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
