Bend It Like Beckham
A rebellious teenage soccer prodigy secretly joins a local women’s team to prove herself on the pitch, battling her traditional family's disapproval and the pressure of an upcoming wedding that could shatter her dreams.
“Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham?”
Synopsis
Jess Bhamra is the daughter of a strict Indian couple living in London and is not allowed to play organized soccer despite being 18 years old. While playing informally one day, her notable skill catches the attention of Jules Paxton, who persuades Jess to join her semi‑professional team. Jess creates elaborate excuses to conceal her matches from her family and also navigates romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
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Edited by Justin KrishShot by Jong LinScored by Craig PruessDesigned by Nick Ellis
Box Office
2002 · Box office
💰 Box-office hit — grossed 22× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$76.6M
US & Canada: $32.5M — 42% of worldwide · International: $44.0M (58%)
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Also known as
- Kick it like Beckhamde
- Bend It Like Beckhamen
- Joue-la comme Beckhamfr
- Sognando Beckhamit
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Cast & Crew
47 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
26Preeya Kalidas
as Monica
Trey Farley
as Taz
Saraj Chaudhry
as Sonny
Imran Ali
as Gary
Kulvinder Ghir
as Teetu
Harvey Virdi
as Teetu's Mum
Ash Varrez
as Teetu's Dad
Adlyn Ross
as Elderly Aunt
Shobu Kapoor
as Polly
Zohra Sehgal
as Biji
Ace Bhatti
as Nairobi Grandson
Tanveer Ghani
as Video Man
Nina Wadia
as Wedding Guest
Gary Lineker
as Himself
John Barnes
as Himself
Alan Hansen
as Himself
John Motson
as Commentator
Gurinder Chadha
as Woman in Park/Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Simon Clifford
as Cup Final Referee (uncredited)
Ray Donn
as Man at Airport (uncredited)
Andy Harmer
as David Beckham (uncredited)
Jeff Mirza
as Wedding Compere (uncredited)
Panayiota Panteli
as Cup Final Footballer (uncredited)
Gill Penny
as Victoria Beckham (uncredited)
Bill Ridealgh
as Man at Airport (uncredited)
Tony Wood
as Football Supporter (uncredited)
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