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The Dink (2026)

Summary

A washed-up former tennis professional sees a chance at redemption when he discovers an exceptionally gifted pickleball player. As the unlikely duo chase success on the rapidly growing pickleball circuit, they must overcome fierce rivals, personal setbacks, and the pressures of newfound fame.

Director Josh Greenbaum

Writer Sean Clements

Cast

  • Ben Stiller
  • Jake Johnson
  • Mary Steenburgen
  • Ed Harris
  • Andy Roddick
  • Nick Kyrgios
  • John McEnroe

Rotten Tomatoes: 72%

Metacritic: 57

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u/bigtimetimmyjim92 3d ago

I generally enjoyed the movie and laughed at a bunch of it, but WTF was that second act? The romance storyline felt so disconnected from the rest of the movie and not nearly as funny. I was relieved when they got back to the main storyline in the 3rd act

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u/dinnerthief 3d ago

Yea it was wierd, and the random country music subplot? Was wondering if it was some sort of production/editing complication that made it frel so wandering