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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:

Gurinder Chadha

Writers:

Gurinder Chadha (written by) &
Guljit Bindra (written by) ...
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Release Date:

1 August 2003 (USA) more

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance | Sport more

Tagline:

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

Plot:

The daughter of orthodox Sikh rebels against her parents' traditionalism by running off to Germany with a football team (soccer in America). full summary | full synopsis

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Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 17 wins & 18 nominations more

User Comments:

A fun, refreshing movie more (419 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Parminder Nagra ... Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra

Keira Knightley ... Juliette 'Jules' Paxton

Jonathan Rhys Meyers ... Joe
Anupam Kher ... Mr. Bhamra

Archie Panjabi ... Pinky Bhamra
Shaznay Lewis ... Mel
Frank Harper ... Alan Paxton

Juliet Stevenson ... Paula Paxton
Shaheen Khan ... Mrs. Bhamra

Ameet Chana ... Tony

Pooja Shah ... Meena (as Poojah Shah)
Paven Virk ... Bubbly
Preeya Kalidas ... Monica
Trey Farley ... Taz

Saraj Chaudhry ... Sonny (as Saraj Chaudry)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:

Kick It Like Beckham (Germany)
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MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for language and sexual content.

Runtime:

112 min | Spain:115 min

Country:

UK | Germany | USA

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Malaysia:U | South Korea:12 | Portugal:M/6 | Chile:14 | Spain:T | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Austria:6 (Steiermark) | Brazil:Livre | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:IIA | Iceland:L | India:U | Ireland:12PG | Netherlands:AL | Norway:7 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:Btl | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #38936)


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Trivia:

Much of the movie's plot centers around the main characters' goal of going to the USA to play professional soccer for the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA), and highlight clips are shown of several of the league's superstars. On 18 September 2003 - just seven weeks after the movie's official release in the United States - WUSA suspended operations due to financial problems. more

Goofs:

Continuity: During the final match (while Jess is still changing in the car), when the first goal is scored, a completely different ball is shown going into the net. more

Quotes:

Woman at Party: [to Jess about marriage] Now do you want a clean-shaven boy like your sister, or a proper Sikh with full beard and turban? more

Movie Connections:

Featured in "20 to 1: Girls on Film (#6.7)" (2008) more

Soundtrack:

She's a Lady more


FAQ

What is a Beckham?
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84 out of 114 people found the following comment useful.
A fun, refreshing movie, 3 November 2004
10/10
Author: robbiezangel from Missouri, Usa

Okay, first of I hate commenting on this thing but I felt like I had to stand up for this movie. So many people were bashing on it and I felt like people who might want to see it should get a second opinion.

First off, Bend It Like Beckham is not meant to be the most profound movie of the century. If that's what you're looking for go somewhere else. Just because it is an independent film does not mean it has to be artsy. It's supposed to make you feel good and you're supposed to have fun watching it and those two things are handily accomplished.

Secondly, the acting though not "Halle Berry in Monster's Ball" is still good. The movie doesn't need acting like that honestly so don't look for it. It's a family movie. If that's what you wanted you wouldn't or shouldn't even be looking into this movie honestly.

Lastly, It has a really cute story. I think it's thought out well and it's entertaining to watch. It's also very true to life for the most part for that culture so if you want to sit down and watch a movie that you can enjoy and feel good about when you're finished. If you're looking for something with deep thought out plot lines and big dramatic scenes this is not for you.

-Lyndsay

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