7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Sikhism: Positive
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by championing individual self-actualization and challenging traditional gender roles within a multicultural context, even while respecting family and cultural heritage.
The movie features a diverse cast, centering on the experiences of a British Indian woman navigating cultural expectations and pursuing her passion for football. Its narrative explores themes of cultural identity, gender roles, and female empowerment, without explicitly portraying traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
The film portrays Sikhism and its adherents with respect and nuance, exploring the tension between traditional cultural expectations and modern life. While Jess struggles with her family's initial strictness, the narrative ultimately affirms the community's values and shows the parents' loving acceptance, highlighting the possibility of cultural adaptation within the faith.
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. While a character briefly misinterprets a close friendship as a lesbian relationship for comedic effect, the narrative itself does not depict or explore queer identity, making the overall portrayal N/A.
Bend It Like Beckham does not feature any transsexual characters, themes, or plotlines. The film's narrative centers on cultural identity, family expectations, and gender roles related to women in sports, with no discernible connection to transsexual experiences or identities.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Bend It Like Beckham is an original story with characters created specifically for this film. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which characters' genders could have been canonically established and then altered.
Bend It Like Beckham is an original story with characters created specifically for the film. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which character races were established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.3
Critic Ratings
8.5
6.6
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