2002·1h 52m·Comedy·Drama·Romance

Bend It Like Beckham

6.3/ 10 · 2,031 votes

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

Directed by Gurinder Chadha

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6.3

2,031 votes

Overview

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.