Bend It Like Beckham
2002 · 112 MIN · IMDB 6.7 · 118,933 VOTES · DIR. Gurinder Chadha
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,240 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:11 David Beckham gets the ball yet again for Manchester United.
00:04:07 Stupid bitch! Why did she get blue contacts? Now I can't wear mine!
00:08:12 It will be your turn soon, eh?
00:13:14 I wasn't whining!
00:17:18 It looks awful.
00:21:09 Look how dark you've become, playing in the sun!
00:24:32 {y:i}Complications
00:28:46 - He's not a Muslim, is he? - Ssh!
00:32:01 Cigarette!
00:35:35 Lily strikes... Save!
00:39:10 I was at the 120 bus stop today but with Juliet. My friend.
00:43:38 They're all in, yeah?
00:48:24 {y:i}When I need inspiration {y:i}when I need advice
00:53:07 as assistant coach for the men's side next year.
00:57:03 Goodbye, Mrs Paxton.
01:01:07 Honestly, Dad, I'll go and get it.
01:05:43 Stupid cow! I don't know who she thinks she is in that sari!
01:10:03 - what will you have to give up next? - Don't rub it in!
01:15:56 Yes?
01:20:56 {y:i}Yeah, yeah
01:29:34 - How are you? - You look gorgeous!
01:33:22 And it was brilliant.
01:38:18 - No more pulling pints. - That's great, Joe!
01:44:21 Laters!
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,240
Dialogue density11.1 lines / min
First line00:00:11
Final line01:44:21
Production Record
DirectorGurinder Chadha
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3,500,159
Revenue$76,578,641
IMDb votes118,933