Bend It Like Beckham
3.3
(4.8K)
Comedy
Drama
Romance
2002
112 min
PG-13
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.
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Comedy
Drama
Romance
Sports
Romantic Comedy
High School
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"When I watch this I just see Parminder Nagra as Dr. Neela on ER. "
TheGingerGirl455
"A great comedy drama about a woman who seeks to take a path her family doesn’t understand, as she has a natural talent for football and is also a fan of Beckham!"
Harvey F Smith
"Really cute brit fave!"
Darlene Stelly
"3.5 stars"
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Linda Kelly
"Keira Knightley when she was younger. Good even if you don't like soccer."
Martin
"let women play soccer!"
Olivia Russo
"One of my favorite movies, it's just a very fun watch!"
Jonathan Kent
"Don’t let the title fool you; this movie still has plenty of relevancy now: a surprising mix of storylines concerning cultures and stereotypes that almost all get wrapped up in a satisfying way. Tons of fun!"
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Evan Cook
"#alltimefavorite"
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"My all time favorite movie. #favorite_movies #classics "
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