Bend It Like Beckham

WHO WANTS TO COOK ALOO GOBI WHEN YOU CAN BEND A BALL LIKE BECKHAM?

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.

Director: Gurinder Chadha
Cast: Parminder Nagra , Keira Knightley , Jonathan Rhys Meyers , Anupam Kher , Shaheen Khan , Archie Panjabi , Frank Harper , Juliet Stevenson , Shaznay Lewis , Ameet Chana

Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance

Release date: 2002-04-11

Rating: 6.322

Runtime: 112minutes

Budget: 3M

Revenue: 76M

Production Companies: Kintop Pictures , Bend It Films , Roc Media , Road Movies

Reviews:

  • Joyce Caldwell
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Cohen Richard
    An intense thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Definitely worth a watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Richard Velez
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Elora Bell
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Eloise Archer
    Boring and uninspired. I struggled to stay awake, and the characters were forgettable.
    Rating: 1.5