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Movie Info

Release Date: April 11, 2002
Runtime: 112 minutes
Genres:
Drama Comedy Romance
Budget: $3,500,000
Revenue: $76,585,951
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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85%
Tomatometer
66
66/100
Metacritic
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6.3/10
TMDB
1,998 votes
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6.7/10
IMDb
122,653 votes
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Bend It Like Beckham

2002

"Chasing dreams, breaking boundaries, embracing passion."

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 0/5
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Box Office

Budget: $3,500,000
Revenue: $76,585,951
Profit $73,085,951
ROI +2088.2% (21.9x)

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Keywords

#woman director 149 #london, england 129 #family 97 #sports 89 #lgbt 80 #culture clash 12 #immigration 7 #tradition 5 #teen drama 5 #sports comedy 4 #football (soccer) 4 #multiculturalism 3 #women's football (soccer) 1 #british asian 1 #british-indian 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Bend It Like Beckham

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  • The character of Jess Bhamra was originally intended to be played by another actress, but Parminder Nagra was eventually cast after impressing the filmmakers with her soccer skills during auditions.

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  • In one scene, Jess's father mentions the 1983 cricket match between India and England, which serves as a nod to the significance of sports in South Asian culture.

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  • During the final soccer match, a continuity error occurs when a player's jersey number changes between shots, disrupting the flow of the scene.

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  • The film's soundtrack features a mix of contemporary British pop music and traditional Indian songs, highlighting the cultural fusion that is central to the film's theme.

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  • Bend It Like Beckham shares thematic similarities with other sports films that focus on breaking cultural barriers, such as Remember the Titans, which also explores issues of identity and acceptance.

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  • The production faced challenges in choreographing soccer scenes, as many of the cast members were not experienced players, leading to extensive training sessions before filming began.

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