Directed by Josh Greenbaum.
The Dink was released globally on July 24, 2026.
Distributed by Apple TV.
The Dink (2026) Movie Review
The Dink is a fun sports comedy about Dustin Boyd, a former tennis player whose career changes after an injury.
He starts playing pickleball and tries to help save his father’s country club.
Dustin also hopes to fix his relationship with his father.
Jake Johnson gives a funny and enjoyable performance, while Ed Harris brings emotion to the story.
Mary Steenburgen also adds warmth to the movie.
The film has simple jokes, sports action, family problems, and friendship.
Some parts may feel predictable, but the cast keeps the story entertaining.
Overall, The Dink is a light and enjoyable movie for sports comedy fans.
CR Rating: 7.5/10.
The Dink (2026) Actors
Jake Johnson as Dustin Boyd
DOB: May 28, 1978.
Bio: American actor, comedian, producer, and filmmaker from Evanston, Illinois.
He became widely known for playing Nick Miller on the sitcom New Girl.
Johnson also voiced Peter B. Parker in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Role: Dustin Boyd is the central character of The Dink.
Once a promising tennis player, Dustin’s career has fallen apart, leaving him coaching children at his father’s country club.
When an old injury prevents him from playing tennis, Dustin reluctantly tries pickleball.
Interesting Facts: Johnson is also one of the film’s producers.
He produced The Dink alongside Ben Stiller, John Lesher, Rob Paris, and Mike Witherill.
Notable Works: New Girl, 21 Jump Street, Jurassic World, Safety Not Guaranteed, Let’s Be Cops, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Ed Harris as Chuck Boyd
DOB: November 28, 1950.
Bio: American actor, filmmaker, and director whose career spans more than five decades.
He has received four Academy Award nominations for his performances in Apollo 13, The Truman Show, Pollock, and The Hours.
Harris also directed and starred in Pollock and directed the Western Appaloosa.
Role: Chuck Boyd is Dustin’s father and the owner of the suburban country club at the center of The Dink.
He is strongly opposed to the growing popularity of pickleball and has a difficult relationship with his son.
Interesting Facts: Harris attended Columbia University on a football scholarship and played defense for the Columbia Lions.
He originally planned to pursue a career in professional athletics but discovered his interest in acting and left Columbia after one year.
Notable Works: Apollo 13, The Truman Show, Pollock, A Beautiful Mind, Westworld, Top Gun: Maverick.
Mary Steenburgen as Candace
DOB: February 8, 1953.
Bio: Academy Award-winning American actress, comedian, singer, and songwriter.
Born in Newport, Arkansas, she moved to New York City in the 1970s to pursue acting.
Her breakthrough came with Goin’ South, followed by acclaimed performances in Time After Time and Melvin and Howard, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Role: Candace is Dustin Boyd’s new pickleball partner and becomes an important influence on his journey.
After Dustin reluctantly begins playing pickleball while recovering from an old tennis injury, Candace helps him discover that he may actually enjoy the sport he once dismissed.
Interesting Facts: Steenburgen was encouraged by a drama professor to leave Hendrix College and pursue professional acting in New York.
Notable Works: Melvin and Howard, Back to the Future Part III, Time After Time, Step Brothers, Book Club, The Last Man on Earth.
Aaron Chen as PJ
DOB: August 21, 1995.
Bio: Australian comedian, writer, and actor from Sydney.
He began performing stand-up as a teenager and won the Class Clowns competition at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2012.
He later received Best Newcomer honors at both the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Sydney Comedy Festival.
Role: PJ is one of the comedic characters surrounding Dustin as he enters the pickleball world.
His energy adds to the movie’s playful tone and helps Dustin adjust to a group and sport he initially does not take seriously.
Interesting Facts: Chen moved from Sydney to New York in 2023 as he continued developing his comedy career internationally.
Notable Works: Fisk, Koala Man, Aaron Chen Tonight, Aaron Chen: Funny Garden.
Chloe Fineman as Marisa
DOB: July 20, 1988.
Bio: American actress, comedian, writer, and impressionist best known for her work on Saturday Night Live.
She gained attention for her celebrity impressions and character-based comedy before expanding into film and television.
Role: Marisa is part of the wider social circle around Dustin and the country club.
Her character contributes to the comedy and adds another personality to the group Dustin encounters as his life becomes increasingly connected to pickleball.
Interesting Facts: Fineman trained in improvisational comedy and became particularly known for her celebrity impressions before joining Saturday Night Live.
Notable Works: Saturday Night Live, Theater Camp, Babylon, Megalopolis, Father of the Bride.
Don Lake as Gary
DOB: November 26, 1956.
Bio: Canadian actor, writer, and television producer from Toronto.
He is best known for his work in comedy and has frequently collaborated with filmmaker Christopher Guest.
Lake has also worked extensively as a writer and producer in television.
Role: Gary is one of the adults connected to the country-club world.
His presence adds to the ensemble comedy surrounding Dustin and Chuck and helps create the larger community Dustin must navigate as he becomes involved with pickleball.
Interesting Facts: Lake studied at the California Institute of the Arts before joining Toronto’s Second City Touring Company.
Notable Works: Hot Shots!, Dumb and Dumber To, Zootopia, Space Force, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Chris Parnell as Neil
DOB: February 5, 1967.
Bio: American actor, comedian, and voice actor best known for his work on Saturday Night Live.
Parnell is particularly known for his distinctive voice and understated, deadpan comedic style.
Role: Neil is one of the supporting adults in Dustin’s world.
Parnell’s comic style fits the film’s dry humor and helps strengthen the ensemble surrounding the country club and pickleball storyline.
Interesting Facts: Parnell was part of the Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings before joining Saturday Night Live.
Notable Works: Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock, Archer, Rick and Morty, Suburgatory.
Ben Stiller as Dr. Stone
DOB: November 30, 1965.
Bio: American actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer.
Born in New York City to comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, he grew up in a family deeply connected to entertainment.
Stiller has also established himself as a director and producer, with credits including Reality Bites and the Apple TV+ series Severance.
Role: Dr. Stone is a supporting character who becomes part of Dustin’s journey.
His professional role provides another connection to Dustin’s physical problems and the injury that changes the direction of his sporting career.
Interesting Facts: Stiller began making films on a Super 8 camera when he was around 10 years old.
He is also a producer on The Dink, making his involvement both in front of and behind the camera.
Notable Works: Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, Meet the Parents, There’s Something About Mary, Night at the Museum, Severance.
Wayne Wilderson as Gene
DOB: N/A.
Bio: American actor and comedian with an extensive career in television and film.
He is recognized for numerous guest and supporting roles, often portraying professionals, authority figures, and distinctive comedic characters.
Role: Gene is part of the supporting ensemble surrounding the country club.
His character helps expand the world beyond Dustin and his father and contributes to the film’s collection of personalities connected to the club.
Interesting Facts: Wilderson has built a career through guest and supporting roles across many television comedies and dramas.
Notable Works: Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, The Office, Modern Family.
Lennon Parham as Kris
DOB: October 26, 1975.
Bio: American actress, comedian, and writer.
She is best known for creating and starring in the comedy series Playing House alongside Jessica St. Clair.
She has worked across acting, writing, and comedy throughout her career.
Role: Kris is one of the supporting characters in the country-club and pickleball community.
Her role adds to the social comedy surrounding Dustin as he attempts to adjust to his new sporting world.
Interesting Facts: Parham has a long creative partnership with Jessica St. Clair, with whom she developed Playing House.
Notable Works: Playing House, Veep, Bless This Mess, Accidentally on Purpose.
More Actors
• Cleo King as Gail.
• Fortune Feimster as Esther.
• River Beier as Young Dustin Boyd.
• Robert Rebetsky as Young Dustin Boyd.
FAQ – The Dink (2026) Movie
What is The Dink about?
The Dink follows Dusty Boyd, a former tennis player who turns to pickleball to help save his father’s struggling country club and earn his father’s respect.
Is The Dink based on a true story?
No. The Dink is a fictional sports comedy about a former tennis player and his unexpected move into pickleball.
What genre is The Dink?
It is a comedy, sports and romance movie.
How long is The Dink?
The movie has a runtime of approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Where can I watch The Dink?
The movie is available to stream on Apple TV.
Conclusion
The Dink is a light and entertaining sports comedy with funny moments, family drama, and a positive message.
It is a good choice for viewers who enjoy simple and enjoyable sports movies.