Bend It Like Beckham (2002)

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"Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham?"

Movie · 2002 · 1h 52m · Released · Rated PG-13 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

  • 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
  • Shaznay Lewis as Mel
  • Ameet Chana as Tony

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