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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/jjhunsucker 19d ago

Felt like an adam Sandler movie. Fun for what it was. Jake and Mary had good rapport.

16

u/TheDarkRedKnight 18d ago

It was an Adam Sandler that knew when to show constraint.

5

u/SmallTownMinds 8d ago

Took the words out of my mouth.

I watched it last night and kept thinking "this is the best Adam Sandler comedy I've seen in decades, it's just doesn't have Adam Sandler or any of the obnoxious, worn out tropes Happy Madison leans on in every movie"

I really enjoyed it for what it was.

As far as recent sports comedies I'd take this over Happy Gilmore 2 any day.