Bend It Like Beckham
“Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham?”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Parminder Nagra
Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra
Keira Knightley
Juliette 'Jules' Paxton
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Joe
Anupam Kher
Mr. Bhamra
Shaheen Khan
Mrs. Bhamra
Archie Panjabi
Pinky Bhamra
Frank Harper
Alan Paxton
Juliet Stevenson
Paula Paxton
Shaznay Lewis
Mel
Ameet Chana
Tony
Pooja Shah
Meena
Paven Virk
Bubbly
Preeya Kalidas
Monica
Trey Farley
Taz
Saraj Chaudhry
Sonny
Imran Ali
Gary
Kulvinder Ghir
Teetu
Harvey Virdi
Teetu's Mum
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$76.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
21.88x
+$73.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gurinder Chadha
- Screenplay & Story
- Guljit Bindra, Paul Mayeda Berges, Gurinder Chadha
- Original Score
- Craig Pruess
- Original Title
- Bend It Like Beckham
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, Punjabi, English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $76.6M
- Production Studios
- Kintop Pictures, Bend It Films, Roc Media, Road Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gurinder Chadha
Guljit Bindra, Paul Mayeda Berges, Gurinder Chadha
Craig Pruess
Jong Lin
Justin Krish
Gurinder Chadha, Russel Fischer, Zygi Kamasa, Paul Mayeda Berges, Deepak Nayar
Department Leadership Roster
Gurinder Chadha
Producer
Gurinder Chadha
Director
Paul Mayeda Berges
Producer
Deepak Nayar
Producer
Justin Krish
Editor
Craig Pruess
Original Music Composer
Jong Lin
Director of Photography
Nick Ellis
Production Design
Guljit Bindra
Writer
Paul Mayeda Berges
Writer
Gurinder Chadha
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bend It Like Beckham
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bend It Like Beckham about?
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.
Who directed Bend It Like Beckham?
Bend It Like Beckham was directed by Gurinder Chadha.
Who stars in Bend It Like Beckham?
The principal cast of Bend It Like Beckham includes Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher, Shaheen Khan.
When was Bend It Like Beckham released and how long is it?
Bend It Like Beckham was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bend It Like Beckham?
Bend It Like Beckham had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $76.6M at the worldwide box office (21.88 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Bend It Like Beckham?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bend It Like Beckham was composed by Craig Pruess.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bend It Like Beckham?
Bend It Like Beckham holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).