Bend It Like Beckham 2002

Name: Bend It Like Beckham
Released: 2002-04-11
Cast: Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher, Shaheen Khan

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	Gurinder Chadha
Written by:	Paul Mayeda Berges & Gurinder Chadha & Guljit Bindra
Release date:	2002-04-11
Runtime:	112 minutes
Critics score:	85 / 100
Tagline:	Sometimes, to follow your dreams... you've got to bend the rules!