What is The Dink?
The Dink is a comedy film scheduled to be released in the United States on July 23, 2026. The movie is rated PG-13, has a runtime of one hour and forty-two minutes, and is distributed through Apple TV+.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 23, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Red Hour, Rivulet Entertainment
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
Where to watch
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Overview
The Dink is a comedy film scheduled to be released in the United States on July 23, 2026. The movie is rated PG-13, has a runtime of one hour and forty-two minutes, and is distributed through Apple TV+. It is described as a total crowd-pleaser that uses the pickleball craze to deliver a fresh and laugh-out-loud story, marking the first mainstream movie with pickleball as its primary theme. The narrative follows a washed-up former tennis prodigy, specifically a tennis pro, who is desperate to save a struggling country club and earn his father's respect. To achieve these goals, he is compelled to break a sacred vow and do the unthinkable by playing pickleball. Additional details note that the main character, Dusty Boyd, has been reduced to coaching.
Should you watch it?
“A washed-up tennis pro must play pickleball to save a struggling country club.”
- Delivers a genuinely fresh story using the pickleball craze
- Total crowd-pleaser with laugh-out-loud moments
- Involves a washed-up tennis pro breaking a sacred vow
Watch it if you enjoy comedy films centered around sports and country clubs.
The film is rated PG-13.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the release date of The Dink?
The Dink was released on July 23, 2026 in the US.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the genre of The Dink?
The Dink is a comedy film.
What is the main plot of the movie?
A desperate, washed-up tennis pro must play pickleball to save a struggling country club and earn his father's respect.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Jake Johnson as Dusty Boyd.