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Bend It Like Beckham (2002)

โ€œWho wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham?โ€

6.3/10 ยท 2,082 votes 1h 52m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#97 of 154 films from 2002 #1904 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Gurinder Chadha ยท Written by Guljit Bindra, Paul Mayeda Berges, Gurinder Chadha

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Overview

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 Nagraas Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra
Keira Knightleyas Juliette 'Jules' Paxton
Jonathan Rhys Meyersas Joe
Anupam Kheras Mr. Bhamra
Shaheen Khanas Mrs. Bhamra
Frank Harperas Alan Paxton
Juliet Stevensonas Paula Paxton
Ameet Chanaas Tony
Archie Panjabias Pinky Bhamra
Shaznay Lewisas Mel
Pooja Shahas Meena
Preeya Kalidasas Monica
Paven Virkas Bubbly
Shobu Kapooras Polly

Facts

Release dateApril 11, 2002
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) โ€” about the same as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$3,500,000
Box office$76,585,951 (21.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0286499

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Questions

How long is Bend It Like Beckham?
Bend It Like Beckham runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is Bend It Like Beckham worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 2,082 votes, which places it #97 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 38%) and #1904 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Bend It Like Beckham?
Bend It Like Beckham was directed by Gurinder Chadha. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Blinded by the Light (2019), Paris Je T'aime (2006), Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008).
Who stars in Bend It Like Beckham?
Parminder Nagra as Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra; Keira Knightley as Juliette 'Jules' Paxton; Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Joe; Anupam Kher as Mr. Bhamra; Shaheen Khan as Mrs. Bhamra; Frank Harper as Alan Paxton.
What is Bend It Like Beckham rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Bend It Like Beckham?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/36514.

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