Bend It Like Beckham
6.3/10
Rating
112 min
Runtime
2002
Release Year
Gurinder Chadha
Director
Cast
Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher, Shaheen Khan
Quick Synopsis
Jess Bhamra, an 18-year-old living in London with her traditional Indian family, is not allowed to join organized soccer teams due to her parents' strict rules. Despite this, she enjoys playing soccer casually and is noticed by Jules Paxton, who invites her to join a local semi-professional women's soccer team. Jess tries to keep her participation in the team a secret from her family by making up various excuses, while also navigating her growing romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
Detailed Synopsis of 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. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
