Bend It Like Beckham (2003)

08/01/2003 1h 52m

Sometimes, to follow your dreams... you've got to bend the rules!

How old is the movie?

21 years 8 months 6 days

Overview

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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Cast Ages at Release

Parminder Nagra

as Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra

Born 10/05/1975, age 49

Keira Knightley

as Juliette 'Jules' Paxton

Born 03/26/1985, age 40

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

as Joe

Born 07/27/1977, age 47

Anupam Kher

as Mr. Bhamra

Born 03/07/1955, age 70

Archie Panjabi

as Pinky Bhamra

Born 05/31/1972, age 52

Frank Harper

as Alan Paxton

Born 01/01/1962, age 63

Kulvinder Ghir

as Teetu

Born 08/10/1965, age 59

Zohra Sehgal

as Biji

Born 04/27/1912

Died 07/10/2014, age 102