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Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
6.8
Ratings: 6.8/10 from 50,114 users
Metascore:
66/100
Reviews: 421 user | 153 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com
The daughter of orthodox Sikh rebels against her parents' traditionalism by running off to Germany with a football team (soccer in America). Director:Gurinder Chadha |
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Nominated for Golden Globe.
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| Keira Knightley | ... | ||
| Jonathan Rhys Meyers | ... | ||
| Anupam Kher | ... |
Mr. Bhamra
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Pinky Bhamra
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Shaznay Lewis | ... |
Mel
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Frank Harper | ... |
Alan Paxton
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Shaheen Khan | ... | |
| Ameet Chana | ... |
Tony
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| Pooja Shah | ... |
Meena
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Paven Virk | ... |
Bubbly
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| Preeya Kalidas | ... |
Monica
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| Trey Farley | ... |
Taz
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| Saraj Chaudhry | ... |
Sonny
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Storyline
A comedy about bending the rules to reach your goal, Bend It Like Beckham explores the world of women's football, from kick-abouts in the park to freekicks in the Final. Set in Hounslow, West London and Hamburg, the film follows two 18 year olds with their hearts set on a future in professional soccer. Heart-stopping talent doesn't seem to be enough when your parents want you to hang up your football boots, find a nice boyfriend and learn to cook the perfect chapatti. Written by Anonymous
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An Indian girl born to play soccer for England See more »Parents Guide:
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Kick It Like Beckham See more »Box Office
Budget:
£3,500,159 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£2,001,795 (UK) (14 April 2002) (384 Screens)Gross:
$76,583,333 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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for the minor players on the team. See more »
(2001)
Written by Carsten Shack (as Carsten Schack (Solshock)), Kenneth Karlin, Peter Biker and Eugene Wilde
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd./Zomba Music Publishers Ltd.
Performed by Victoria Beckham
Licensed courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. See more »
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Many of the wedding guests are relatives of director Gurinder Chadha and added realism by throwing themselves wholeheartedly into the scenes and treating the shoot as if it were a real wedding. See more »Goofs
Crew or equipment visible: A crew member was in the back seat, rocking the car at the airport that Jess's sister and her fianc» are in alone. At one point you can see three heads pop up over the seat. See more »Quotes
Mrs. Bhamra: What family would want a daughter-in-law who can run around kicking football all day but can't make round chapatis?See more »
Crazy Credits
There are no character names in the cast list except "Hounslow Harriers"for the minor players on the team. See more »
Soundtracks
"I Wish"(2001)
Written by Carsten Shack (as Carsten Schack (Solshock)), Kenneth Karlin, Peter Biker and Eugene Wilde
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd./Zomba Music Publishers Ltd.
Performed by Victoria Beckham
Licensed courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. See more »
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