Bend it like Beckham

Screening as part of BFI's Rip it Up season, which explores and celebrates the changing face of youth rebellion, culture and expression on screen. 

See any 3 films in the season for £24 when you book them together  – simply add the tickets to your basket and the offer will be applied at check-out.

Bend It Like Beckham is a timeless coming-of-age comedy about following your dreams, defying stereotypes and rebelling against your parents, that kicked off the careers of Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley.

Jess Bhamra (Nagra), a British Indian teen, has one dream: to be a professional footballer. But her strict, traditional parents are pushing her towards a life of study and marriage. When she meets Jules (Knightley), the two form a powerful bond over their shared love of the game. As Jess steps into a new world of possibilities, she must find a way to honour both her heritage and her passion.