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Bend It Like Beckham

2002·Movie

·1h 52min·PG-13·

71

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71

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An , comedy: , with heart.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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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.

Feel-Good Sports ComedyCultural Clash & IdentityFemale FriendshipComing-of-Age RomanceBritish Indie SoundtrackFamily Expectations vs. DreamsUnderdog StoryLGBTQ+ SubtextEnergetic & Heartwarming

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Directed by:

Guy Heeley, Gurinder Chadha

Written by:

Paul Mayeda Berges, Guljit Bindra, Gurinder Chadha

Produced by:

Carrie Hilton, Paul Mayeda Berges, Paul Ritchie

Composed by:

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Craig Pruess

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bend It Like Beckham

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bend It Like Beckham?

In the United States, Bend It Like Beckham streams on Disney+, TNT, TBS, and tru TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is Bend It Like Beckham worth watching?

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Bend It Like Beckham okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Bend It Like Beckham good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Bend It Like Beckham make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Was Bend It Like Beckham a box office hit?

Budget$4 million

Box office$77 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $77 million worldwide, 21.9 times its budget.

What tropes does Bend It Like Beckham use?

Groin AttackI Want GrandkidsShe Cleans Up NicelyBratty Teenage DaughterAbusive ParentsFake ShempMr. FanserviceTeacher/Student RomanceParental Marriage VetoMistaken for Gay"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueMs. Fanserviceand 73 more

TV Tropes lists 85 tropes for it, including Groin Attack, I Want Grandkids, and She Cleans Up Nicely.