Bend It Like Beckham

Directed by a Punjabi Sikh woman who grew up in West London, the film centers around a British Indian Punjabi Sikh family living in Hounslow. Plenty of wonderfully specific references, but they can border on stereotypical -- immigrant parents balk at their daughter's wearing shorts, don't want her playing soccer, say things like "what greater honor is there than respecting your elders," and want her to learn to cook and get married to a nice Indian boy (but not a Muslim, they make clear). One of Jess and Jules' teammates is Black -- she and all the women on the soccer team are confident and non-stereotypical. Disability representation via the main character, who has visible leg scarring from a childhood burn (based on the actor's real history). Another main character has visible scars from knee surgeries. But LGBTQ+ aspects are outdated: When a friend comes out as gay, Jess reacts poorly, responding, "But you're Indian!" and makes her friend sweat before finally concluding that his sexuality is "OK with her." And a mother's fears that her daughter is a lesbian are played for comedy, excusing her homophobic behavior.

A main character twists her ankle from pushing herself too hard; no injury is seen, but she limps for a bit. Blood on a knee is quickly wiped away during a soccer match. Two men loudly argue and are forcibly held back by a rowdy group of people (played for comedy). A character describes a childhood burn incident (which is based on the actor's true experience) -- scarring is visible. Conflict between family members.

Several characters play soccer shirtless or in sports bras. Bras and cleavage are visible in a lingerie store and when women change in the locker room. Clubbing clothes include backless handkerchief shirts and a bikini top. Characters briefly make out in a car and in a bathroom. A husband motorboats his wife's covered chest during exuberant dancing at a wedding. A key storyline involves romance, as characters have crushes, fight over the same person, and kiss, and people make references to sex but never discuss it in detail.

A few uses of "s--t" and "bitch," plus "boobs," "hell," "ass," "Jesus" and "God" (as exclamations), "bastard," and "stupid cow." Slurs in passing include "d-key" ("d-ke" used as an adjective) and "lesbo," while a main character is called a "Paki" to her face. Characters call a woman's leg burn "disgusting" (a friend stands up for her). British slang terms include "slag," "shag," "wanker," "prat," "bollocks," "bloody," and "pissed." A few bleeped words in the after-credits blooper reel.

Characters drink beer, wine, and whiskey in social settings, including at a nightclub. Jules' father and background characters infrequently smoke.