Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: April 11, 2002
Runtime: 112 minutes
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 6.3/10 (1964 votes)
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Cast
Parminder Nagra
Jesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra
Keira Knightley
Juliette 'Jules' Paxton
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Joe
Anupam Kher
Mr. Bhamra
Shaheen Khan
Mrs. Bhamra
Archie Panjabi
Pinky Bhamra
Frank Harper
Alan Paxton
Juliet Stevenson
Paula Paxton
Shaznay Lewis
Mel
Ameet Chana
Tony
Pooja Shah
Meena
Preeya Kalidas
Monica
Kulvinder Ghir
Teetu
Harvey Virdi
Teetu's Mum
Shobu Kapoor
Polly
Zohra Sehgal
Biji
Ace Bhatti
Nairobi Grandson
Tanveer Ghani
Video Man
Nina Wadia
Wedding Guest
Gary Lineker
Himself
John Barnes
Himself
Alan Hansen
Himself
John Motson
Commentator
Jeff Mirza
Wedding Compere (uncredited)