Bend It Like Beckham
2002, English. Directed by Gurinder Chadha.
Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 2,102 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Bend It Like Beckham
Bend It Like Beckham is streaming on Disney Plus, TNT, and TBS in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gurinder ChadhaDirector
- 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
- Shaznay LewisMel
- Ameet ChanaTony
- Pooja ShahMeena
- Paven VirkBubbly
Details
- Released
- 11 April 2002
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Guljit Bindra, Paul Mayeda Berges, Gurinder Chadha
- Budget
- $3.5M
- Box office
- $77M
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Bend It Like Beckham: quick answers
Is Bend It Like Beckham worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 2,102 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bend It Like Beckham?
Bend It Like Beckham runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Bend It Like Beckham have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bend It Like Beckham. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bend It Like Beckham parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bend It Like Beckham is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bend It Like Beckham on?
Bend It Like Beckham is streaming on Disney Plus, TNT, and TBS in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bend It Like Beckham?
If you liked Bend It Like Beckham, try He Said, She Said, What a Girl Wants, Jerry Maguire.
Who directed Bend It Like Beckham?
Bend It Like Beckham (2002) was directed by Gurinder Chadha and stars Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers.