Bend It Like Beckham (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bend It Like Beckham is a 2003 sports drama directed by Gurinder Chadha, starring Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Parminder Nagra. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $76.6 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2004. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Gurinder Chadha
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bend It Like Beckham About?
The premise of Bend It Like Beckham without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young Indian woman named Jess challenges her traditional parents' expectations to pursue her love of soccer. Joining a local team, she excels at the sport while navigating the complexities of family, cultural identity, and a burgeoning romance with her handsome coach. Jess strives to balance her personal ambitions with her family's wishes in this heartwarming story about belonging and following your dreams.
Bend It Like Beckham Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- coach
- tradition
- hinduism
- marriage engagement
- lingerie
- team
- friend
- soccer
- sikh
- wedding
- f rated
- imperative in title
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- religion
- gay friend
- cleavage
- jealousy
- lingerie store
- gay
- lesbian
- joy
- car
- tomboy
- triple f rated
- feminist film
- cricket the sport
- 360 degree well camera shot
- engagement party
- cell phone
- zodiac sign
- reference to david beckham
- female protagonist
- pitch
- soccer sport
- underdog sport
- laughter
- director cameo
- female director
- female filmmaker
- interracial romance
- reference to a zodiac sign
- reference to pisces the astrological sign
- coming of age drama
- punjabi
- west london
- soccer star
- running
- poster
- friendship
- marriage
- hit with a ball
Bend It Like Beckham Cast
Keira Knightley leads the cast, with Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Parminder Nagra. Directed by Gurinder Chadha.
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Director Gurinder Chadha
More from Gurinder Chadha
More films directed by Gurinder Chadha, best-rated first: Blinded by the Light, Homemade, Paris, je t'aime and Viceroy's House.
Bend It Like Beckham Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bend It Like Beckham 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 85% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 63% User score
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Bend It Like Beckham Plot Summary
What happens in Bend It Like Beckham from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jess Bhamra, an ambitious 18-year-old daughter of British Punjabi Sikhs residing in Hounslow, London, yearns to pursue her passion for football. Unfortunately, her dreams clash with her family’s expectations, particularly her parents’ insistence on prioritizing her academics over sports. Despite their disapproval, she finds solace in playing football at the park with boys, including her close friend, Tony, who initially seems to have feelings for her—but later reveals that he is gay.
Full summary
The whole story of Bend It Like Beckham, scene by scene
Bend It Like Beckham Box Office
Bend It Like Beckham grossed $76.6 million worldwide. $32.5 million came from the US and Canada and $44 million (58%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$76.6M
- US & Canada
- $32.5M
- International
- $44M
Bend It Like Beckham Awards & Nominations
Bend It Like Beckham earned 2 award nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2004. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2004 1 nomination- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
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BAFTA 2003 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding British Film
Bend It Like Beckham Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Bend It Like Beckham (2002) ORIGINAL TRAILER
How Well Do You Know Bend It Like Beckham?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What sport does Jess Bhamra passionately pursue?
Cars in Bend It Like Beckham
36 cars on screen, including the 1980 Mercedes-Benz 350 SE W116 and the 2001 Nissan Micra.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz 350 SE W116 Important role -
2001 Nissan Micra Important role -
2001 Nissan Primera Important role -
2001 Jaguar S-Type X200 Minor role
Bend It Like Beckham Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Kick It Like Beckham” and “Joue-la comme Beckham”.
- Also known as
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- Kick It Like Beckham
- Joue-la comme Beckham
- Sognando Beckham
- Hayatımın Çalımı
- Skruva den som Beckham
- Bedre end Beckham
- Quiero ser como Beckham
- Blafuj jako Beckham
- Csavard be, mint Beckham
- Играй, как Бекхэм
- 我爱贝克汉姆
- Καν’ Το Όπως ο Μπέκαμ
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- שחקי אותה כמו בקהאם
- Driblando o Destino
- Jugando con el destino
- Podkręć jak Beckham
- Ритай като Бекъм
- Грай, як Бекхем
- 슈팅 라이크 베컴
- Skru'n som Beckham
- Zadeni kot Beckham
- Parempi kuin Beckham
- Smūgiuok kaip Beckhamas, ითამაშე ბეკჰემივით
- 我愛碧咸
- ベッカムに恋して
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Bend It Like Beckham FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Bend It Like Beckham, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bend It Like Beckham?
Bend It Like Beckham runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Bend It Like Beckham released?
Bend It Like Beckham was released on March 12, 2003.
Who directed Bend It Like Beckham?
Bend It Like Beckham was directed by Gurinder Chadha.
More films by Gurinder Chadha Who is in the cast of Bend It Like Beckham?
Bend It Like Beckham stars Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Parminder Nagra.
How much did Bend It Like Beckham make at the box office?
Bend It Like Beckham grossed $76.6 million worldwide ($32.5 million domestic, $44 million international).
How is Bend It Like Beckham rated?
Bend It Like Beckham has 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Was Bend It Like Beckham nominated for any awards?
Bend It Like Beckham received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Bend It Like Beckham have a post-credit scene?
No. Bend It Like Beckham has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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