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Bend It Like Beckham

Bend It Like Beckham

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 11, 2002

Runtime

1h 52m

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Romance

User Score

63%

Original Title

Bend It Like Beckham

Production Companies

Kintop Pictures, Bend It Films, Roc Media, Road Movies

Director

Gurinder Chadha

Budget

$3,500,159

Revenue

$76,578,641

Description

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.