Ben Stiller’s Latest Pickleball Comedy Serves up a Huge Streaming Surprise

The Dink has surfaced as an unexpected streaming success on Apple TV+. The Ben Stiller comedy has climbed to the top of the platform’s movie rankings in the United States, outperforming several high-profile titles. The streaming success marks a strong performance for the pickleball comedy as it continues to attract viewers.

The Dink is dominating on streaming

The Dink is enjoying a strong run on Apple TV+, climbing to the top of the platform’s movie rankings in the United States.

According to FlixPatrol, the Ben Stiller comedy claimed the No. 1 position among movies on July 28, 2026, overtaking several prominent titles. This includes F1, The Gorge, The Instigators, Greyhound, and Outcome. The film was also placed fourth overall on Apple TV+’s Top 10 chart, highlighting its growing popularity among viewers.

Directed by Josh Greenbaum and written by Sean Clements, The Dink was released on July 24, 2026. The film follows Dusty Boyd, a former tennis prodigy whose playing career has faded into disappointment. He now coaches children’s tennis at the country club his father, Chuck Boyd, owns, while Chuck fights to keep pickleball from taking over the club.

After Dusty worsens an old injury that prevents him from returning to tennis, he reluctantly takes up pickleball during his recovery. His unexpected enjoyment of the game, encouraged by his doubles partner Candace, gradually puts him at odds with his father’s campaign. As the conflict over pickleball escalates, Dusty must confront his unresolved past. This includes his rivalry with Andy Roddick.

The cast includes Jake Johnson in the lead role. It also features Mary Steenburgen, Aaron Chen, Ben Stiller, Ed Harris, and Chloe Fineman, among others.

On Rotten Tomatoes, The Dink holds a 71% critics’ score based on 70 reviews. The audience response has been more mixed. The film earned a 54% audience score.

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