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: 6.33

Runtime: 112minutes

Budget: 3M

Revenue: 76M

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

Reviews:

  • Mathew Figueroa
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5

  • Davina Powers
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5

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

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

  • Rylan Garcia
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4