Bend It Like Beckham (2003)

  • PG-13
  • 08/01/2003 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • 1h 52m

Sometimes, to follow your dreams... you've got to bend the rules!

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.

Gurinder Chadha

Screenplay, Director

Paul Mayeda Berges

Screenplay

Guljit Bindra

Screenplay

Cast

Parminder Nagra's headshot

Parminder Nagra

Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra
Keira Knightley's headshot

Keira Knightley

Juliette 'Jules' Paxton
Jonathan Rhys Meyers's headshot

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Joe
Anupam Kher's headshot

Anupam Kher

Mr. Bhamra
Shaheen Khan's headshot

Shaheen Khan

Mrs. Bhamra
Archie Panjabi's headshot

Archie Panjabi

Pinky Bhamra
Frank Harper's headshot

Frank Harper

Alan Paxton
Juliet Stevenson's headshot

Juliet Stevenson

Paula Paxton

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