Bend It Like Beckham (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2002, Bend It Like Beckham is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Gurinder Chadha, running about 112 minutes. “Sometimes, to follow your dreams... you've got to bend the rules!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Bend It Like Beckham stars Parminder Nagra as Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra, Keira Knightley as Juliette 'Jules' Paxton, Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Joe and Anupam Kher as Mr. Bhamra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Bend It Like Beckham has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $76.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, Hulu, YouTube TV and Wonder Project Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bend It Like Beckham page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bend It Like Beckham tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bend It Like Beckham (2002)?
- In US, Bend It Like Beckham is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bend It Like Beckham worth watching?
- Bend It Like Beckham holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bend It Like Beckham?
- Bend It Like Beckham stars Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher and Shaheen Khan.
- When was Bend It Like Beckham released?
- Bend It Like Beckham was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.