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Bend It Like Beckham (2003)

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Movie"Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham?"
Audience Score
63
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PG-13 1 hr 52 minAug 1st, 2003Drama, Comedy, Romance
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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.
StarringParminder NagraKeira KnightleyJonathan Rhys Meyers
DirectorGurinder Chadha

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 1st, 2003
On DVD & Blu-ray:November 25th, 2002 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$3,500,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$76,585,951 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Ulrich Felsberg, Simon Franks, Zygi Kamasa, Russel Fischer
Production Companies:Kintop Pictures, Bend It Films, Roc Media, Road Movies
Movie Tags:
woman directorlgbtsportsfamilyfootball (soccer)london, englandimmigrationteen dramatraditionculture clash