Bend It Like Beckham
Bend It Like Beckham
Release: 2002-04-11
·Runtime: 112m
·★ 6.3
Comedy
Drama
Romance
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.
Production Countries
Germany
United Kingdom
United States of America
Production Companies
Kintop Pictures
Bend It Films
Roc Media
Road Movies
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Tanveer Ghani
as Video Man
Gary Lineker
as Himself
Keira Knightley
as Juliette 'Jules' Paxton
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
as Joe
Pooja Shah
as Meena
Kulvinder Ghir
as Teetu
John Motson
as Commentator
Shaheen Khan
as Mrs. Bhamra
Juliet Stevenson
as Paula Paxton
Harvey Virdi
as Teetu's Mum
John Barnes
as Himself
Preeya Kalidas
as Monica
Zohra Sehgal
as Biji
Frank Harper
as Alan Paxton
Shaznay Lewis
as Mel
Shobu Kapoor
as Polly
Gurinder Chadha
as Woman in Park/Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Parminder Nagra
as Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra
Anupam Kher
as Mr. Bhamra
Archie Panjabi
as Pinky Bhamra
Ace Bhatti
as Nairobi Grandson
Alan Hansen
as Himself
Ameet Chana
as Tony
Nina Wadia
as Wedding Guest
Jeff Mirza
as Wedding Compere (uncredited)
