Bend It Like Beckham

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.…

★ 6.3/10 · 2,093 TMDB audience ratings

Starring

• Parminder NagraJesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra
• Keira KnightleyJuliette 'Jules' Paxton
• Jonathan Rhys MeyersJoe
• Anupam KherMr. Bhamra
• Shaheen KhanMrs. Bhamra
• Archie PanjabiPinky Bhamra
• Frank HarperAlan Paxton
• Juliet StevensonPaula Paxton

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Audience reviews from TMDB · may contain spoilers

CinemaSerf: "Jess" (Parminder Nagra) and "Jules" (Keira Knightly) are friends drawn together by their love of football. The thing is, neither of their mother's… Read full review

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