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Bend It Like Beckham is a 2002 sports comedy-drama film directed by Gurinder Chadha from a screenplay by Chadha, Paul Mayeda Berges, and Guljit Bindra. The film stars Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher, Juliet Stevenson, Shaznay Lewis and Archie Panjabi.
Aug 1, 2003 · Jess, a British Indian girl, wants to play soccer professionally like David Beckham, but her parents have other plans for her. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and read user and critic reviews of this 2002 film nominated for a BAFTA Award.
- (117K)
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Gurinder Chadha
- 2003-08-01
Bend It Like Beckham. Instead of wanting to be like her older sister, who is preparing to be a traditional Indian wife, young Jess dreams of playing soccer professionally, like her hero David Beckham!
A feel-good movie about a young Indian woman who plays soccer in secret. Read critics' reviews, ratings, and watch options on Disney+, Fandango, Prime Video, and Apple TV.
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- Gurinder Chadha
- PG-13
- Parminder Nagra
Apr 12, 2022 · On the surface, Bend It Like Beckham is a film about a football-loving teenager from a British-Indian Sikh family in London. But when you look a bit deeper, it explores...
A comedy about bending the rules to reach your goal, Bend It Like Beckham explores the world of women's football, from kick-abouts in the park to freekicks in the Final. Set in Hounslow, West London and Hamburg, the film follows two 18 year olds with their hearts set on a future in professional soccer.
Mar 12, 2003 · A teenage girl from a traditional Indian family in London dreams of playing soccer and falls in love with her coach. Read Roger Ebert's positive and humorous critique of this comedy about breaking free from cultural expectations.
