Disney PlusBend It Like Beckham (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
A kaleidoscope of color and culture clash humorously as an Indian family in London tries to raise their soccer-playing daughter in a traditional way. Unlike tarty elder sister Pinky, who is preparing for an Indian weddin...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney Plus
Prime Video
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
A kaleidoscope of color and culture clash humorously as an Indian family in London tries to raise their soccer-playing daughter in a traditional way. Unlike tarty elder sister Pinky, who is preparing for an Indian weddin...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusPrime VideoApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Left
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 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.
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
7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.3
Critic Ratings
8.5
6.6
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