• StatusReleased
  • Release Date2002-04-11
  • Runtime112 minutes
  • TaglineWho wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham?
  • Revenue76,578,641$
  • GenreComedy, Drama, Romance
  • Production
    CompaniesKintop Pictures, Bend It Films, Roc Media, Road Movies
  • Budget3,500,159$

Movie 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.

Casts

Parminder Nagra

Keira Knightley

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Anupam Kher

Shaheen Khan

Archie Panjabi

Frank Harper

Juliet Stevenson

Shaznay Lewis

Ameet Chana

Pooja Shah

Preeya Kalidas

Kulvinder Ghir

Harvey Virdi

Shobu Kapoor

Zohra Sehgal

Ace Bhatti

Tanveer Ghani

Nina Wadia