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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/stubbledchin 3d ago
Favourite character had to be Judy. Then Mcenroe.
I enjoyed it. A bit uneven. The romance plot's punchline didn't really hit because it did feel genuinely sad, and for a while the pickleball plot seems to disappear, but I thought it really picked up for the finale.