Bend It Like Beckham
"Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham?"
Originally released in 2002. Bend It Like Beckham is a comedy/drama film. directed by Gurinder Chadha.
Starring Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, and Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 11, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (1,983 votes)
Budget
$3.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$76.6M
21.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
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
Archie Panjabi
as Pinky Bhamra
Frank Harper
as Alan Paxton
Juliet Stevenson
as Paula Paxton
Shaznay Lewis
as Mel
Ameet Chana
as Tony
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,500,000
- Revenue
- $76,585,951
Production Companies
- Kintop Pictures
- Bend It Films
- Roc Media
- Road Movies
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...
Who directed Bend It Like Beckham?
Bend It Like Beckham was directed by Gurinder Chadha.
How long is Bend It Like Beckham?
Bend It Like Beckham has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Bend It Like Beckham released?
Bend It Like Beckham was released on April 11, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bend It Like Beckham?
The main cast of Bend It Like Beckham includes Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher, Shaheen Khan.
Is Bend It Like Beckham worth watching?
Bend It Like Beckham has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 1,983 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.