Jess Bhamra (Parminder Nagra) and Jules Paxton (Keira Knightley) are two young women in England who, although separated by cultural differences, are united by a love for soccer. Though competition over their cute coach (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) and family drama threaten to turn their friendship sour, a love of the game and talent to match keeps them focused on the sport they love and the bond they share. Directed by Gurinder Chadha. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sports. Year: 2002.

Bend It Like Beckham

Keira Knightley in Bend It Like Beckham

Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley in Bend It Like Beckham

Bend It Like Beckham

Bend It Like Beckham

Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Bend It Like Beckham

Bend It Like Beckham
Keira Knightley also appeared in Domino, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, King Arthur, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Atonement, Pride & Prejudice, The Duchess, The Edge of Love, The Hole, Pure, and The Jacket.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers also appeared in Match Point, Mission: Impossible III, August Rush, The Children of Huang Shi, Prozac Nation, and From Paris with Love.
Archie Panjabi also appeared in A Mighty Heart, Traitor, and A Good Year.