Limited Release in United States March 12, 2003. Released in United States on Video September 30, 2003. Released in United States August 2002. Released in United States 2003. Released in United States January 2003. Shown at Locarno International Film Festival August 1-11, 2002. Shown at Miami International Film Festival February 21 - March 3 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. Recently viewed. Bend It Like Beckham: Directed by Gurinder Chadha. With Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher. Two ambitious girls, despite their parents' wishes, have their hearts set on careers in professional football. Bend It Like Beckham: 20 Years On review - this lighthearted doc made me rewatch the film (and weep) | Documentary | The Guardian. Glinting moments of authenticity …. Parminder Nagra and Keira Bend It Like Beckham: 20 years on. Mush Studio. 12 April 2022. Grossing almost £60m on a budget of £3.5m, it was the surprise hit that told the story of a young British-Indian girl with a The most recent Bend It Like Beckham 2 news arrived on October 10, 2023. Inspired by the success of the England team at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Bend It Like Beckham director Gurinder Chadha was struck with an idea for a sequel to the hit 2002 British soccer movie starring Keira Knightley. Release Date (Wide) Mar 12, 2003 ( Aug 1, 2003 ) - Oct 23, 2003 MPAA PG-13 Running Time 1 hr 52 min Genres Comedy Drama Romance Sport In Release 295 days/42 weeks Widest Release 1,002 Beckham pointedly punctures English, Indian, and immigrant foibles despite a few jokes that are broad enough to hit the side of a barn. Full Review | Feb 26, 2020 This week, British film director Gurinder Chadha, who produced, wrote and directed 2002's Bend It Like Beckham, reflected on the movie's cultural impact and legacy two decades since its release. S4SIg.