
Bend It 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.
Release Date: 2002-04-11
Comedy
Drama
Romance
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Casts

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