Release Date (Theaters): Mar 12, 2003 wide. Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015 Box Office (Gross USA): $32.5M. Runtime: 1h 52m 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. W hen Bend It Like Beckham came out in 2002, women's football wasn't a professional sport in the UK or Australia. But with Jesminder "Jess" Bhamra, the film's inspiring central character 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. 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. Bend It Like Beckham was theatrically released first in the United Kingdom on 12 April 2002 by Redbus Film Distribution. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for the screenplay, light-hearted tone, and commentary on South Asian social norms and culture. .

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