---
title: "Pickleball Pete"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pickleball-pete-2026"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1478117
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 70
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Pickleball Pete (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pickleball-pete-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Pickleball Pete is a film first released in 2026. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Giannetti Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former tennis star battles for his town’s pickleball courts."

### Why Watch
- Humorous sports premise
- Feel‑good underdog story
- Scenic Palm Beach setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- Predictable plot
- Short runtime limits depth
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a family‑friendly comedy with light sports action and mild conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: lighthearted, sports, comedy, underdog

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/pickleball-pete-2026#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dominic Giannetti, Chad Ridgely
- **Networks / Studios**: Giannetti Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chad Ridgely** as *Pickleball Pete*
- **Kevin Sorbo** as *Tear-Drop Charlie*
- **Dean Cain** as *Stu Sunshine*
- **Carmelita Hughes** as *Cha Cha*
- **Steven T. Smith** as *Fred*
- **Gianna Angela** as *Polly Pickleball Bradley*
- **Brian Drolet** as *Ted*
- **Evan Scott Golden** as *Mayor Bradley*
- **Liz DeBeer** as *Mustang Sally*
- **Sofia Lauren Giannetti** as *Viper*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main premise of Pickleball Pete?
It follows a washed‑up tennis player who enters a Palm Beach pickleball tournament to save his hometown courts from demolition.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
Pickleball Pete is classified as a comedy.

### Q: When was the film released?
The movie was released in the United States on May 22, 2026.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and ten minutes.

### Q: Where is the story set?
The story takes place in Palm Beach, Florida.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pickleball Pete — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1478117)

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