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Bend It Like Beckham (2002)

"Sometimes, to follow your dreams... you've got to bend the rules!"

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Bend It Like Beckham

year
2002
runtime
1h 52m
rating
6.3
genres
Comedy
Drama
Romance
directors
Gurinder Chadha
actors
Parminder Nagra
Keira Knightley
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Anupam Kher
Shaheen Khan

Plot Overview

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.

Top Cast & Characters

  • 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

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This film explores the cross-cultural challenges faced by the protagonist as she pursues her passion for soccer in a community with traditional expectations.

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