Bend It Like Beckham
– Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized so..
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.
01 Aug 2003
English, Punjabi, Hindi, German
Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
Gurinder Chadha
Gurinder Chadha, Guljit Bindra, Paul Mayeda Berges
Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher
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. Heart-stopping talent doesn't seem to be enough when your parents want you to hang up your football boots, find a nice boyfriend and learn to cook the perfect chapatti.
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 17 wins & 19 nominations.
$32,441,165
Fox Searchlight Pictures