Ben Stiller is a famous comedy actor who’s starred in hit movies like There’s Something About Mary, Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, and the Meet the Parents films. His newest movie, a comedy about sports, is now popular with viewers all over the world.
According to FlixPatrol, The Dink is the top movie on Apple TV in the US, Bahamas, and Canada right now. The comedy is also gaining popularity in several other countries including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. As an original film from Apple, The Dink premiered on Apple TV on July 24, 2026.
What Is The Dink About?
The Dink is a funny movie about the fast-growing sport of pickleball. It follows Dusty Boyd, a once-promising tennis player who now coaches young kids at his dad’s country club. When pickleball becomes incredibly popular at the club, Dusty initially sides with his father, who doesn’t like it. However, everything changes when Dusty gets hurt.
After an injury, Dusty’s doctor, Dr. Stone (Ben Stiller), suggests pickleball as a way to recover. Initially reluctant, Dusty begins to love the sport and forms friendships with his fellow players, which creates tension with his father. Ben Stiller and Jake Johnson both star in and produced the film, The Dink.
Joining Dwayne Johnson and Ben Stiller in the film are Mary Steenburgen as a pickleball enthusiast named Candace, and Ed Harris as Dusty’s father, Chuck Boyd. The cast also includes Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, Aaron Chen, Martin Kove, Chris Parnell, Christine Taylor, tennis stars John McEnroe and Andy Roddick, and Lynne Marie Stewart, in her final on-screen appearance, known for her work on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
The Dink Received Positive Reviews from Critics
Critics are already praising the new sports comedy, The Dink. It currently has a ‘Certified Fresh’ rating of 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on reviews. Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics called it “a winner” and suggested it might even inspire viewers to try the sport itself.
Peter Travers of The Travers Take rated the film 2.5 out of 4 stars, describing it as a light and easy sports comedy starring Ben Stiller. He suggested it’s perfect for a relaxed summer evening. However, opinions weren’t universally positive; not every review was favorable.
In a review for the New York Times, Alissa Wilkinson noted that The Dink has some good scenes, but doesn’t quite come together as a whole and has trouble finding a consistent feel. Mark Keizer of MovieWeb echoed this, saying the film hints at potential but relies too much on being likable rather than delivering strong jokes or memorable comedy.
The Dink is a new movie, and its ratings could shift as more reviews are published. However, it’s already proving popular on streaming services, hitting number one in several countries on its release day. As more viewers tune in, The Dink has the potential to become a bigger success.
The Dink is available to stream on Apple TV.
2026-07-24 22:06