Bend It Like Beckham
“Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham?”
6.3(1,984 votes)
April 11, 2002
1h 52m
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.
Director
Gurinder ChadhaWriters
Paul Mayeda Berges, Gurinder Chadha, Guljit Bindra
Budget
$3,500,000
Revenue
$76,585,951
