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1 August 2003 (USA) moreTagline:
Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham? morePlot:
The daughter of orthodox Sikh rebels against her parents' traditionalism by running off to Germany with a football team (soccer in America). full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 17 wins & 18 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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A fun, refreshing movie more (418 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Parminder Nagra | ... | Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra | |
| Keira Knightley | ... | Juliette 'Jules' Paxton | |
| Jonathan Rhys Meyers | ... | Joe | |
| Anupam Kher | ... | Mr. Bhamra | |
| Archie Panjabi | ... | Pinky Bhamra | |
| Shaznay Lewis | ... | Mel | |
| Frank Harper | ... | Alan Paxton | |
| Juliet Stevenson | ... | Paula Paxton | |
| Shaheen Khan | ... | Mrs. Bhamra | |
| Ameet Chana | ... | Tony | |
| Pooja Shah | ... | Meena (as Poojah Shah) | |
| Paven Virk | ... | Bubbly | |
| Preeya Kalidas | ... | Monica | |
| Trey Farley | ... | Taz | |
| Saraj Chaudhry | ... | Sonny (as Saraj Chaudry) |
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Rated PG-13 for language and sexual content.Parents Guide:
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112 min | Spain:115 minColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Malaysia:U | South Korea:12 | Portugal:M/6 | Chile:14 | Spain:T | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Austria:6 (Steiermark) | Brazil:Livre | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:IIA | Iceland:L | India:U | Ireland:12PG | Netherlands:AL | Norway:7 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:Btl | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #38936)Fun Stuff
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Beating out established players like Luis Figo and Ronaldo, Parminder Nagra won the 2002 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)'s International Football Personality of the Year Presidential award, the first female to ever receive the honor. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When the men are fighting over the video camera at the wedding, one man gets it away from the cameraman and in the next shot the cameraman has it back in his arms and curls up on the floor with it. moreSoundtrack:
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Okay, first of I hate commenting on this thing but I felt like I had to stand up for this movie. So many people were bashing on it and I felt like people who might want to see it should get a second opinion.
First off, Bend It Like Beckham is not meant to be the most profound movie of the century. If that's what you're looking for go somewhere else. Just because it is an independent film does not mean it has to be artsy. It's supposed to make you feel good and you're supposed to have fun watching it and those two things are handily accomplished.
Secondly, the acting though not "Halle Berry in Monster's Ball" is still good. The movie doesn't need acting like that honestly so don't look for it. It's a family movie. If that's what you wanted you wouldn't or shouldn't even be looking into this movie honestly.
Lastly, It has a really cute story. I think it's thought out well and it's entertaining to watch. It's also very true to life for the most part for that culture so if you want to sit down and watch a movie that you can enjoy and feel good about when you're finished. If you're looking for something with deep thought out plot lines and big dramatic scenes this is not for you.
-Lyndsay