Ben Stiller's New 103-Minute Comedy Is an Instant Global Streaming Hit

Key Points:

• Ben Stiller's latest sports comedy, The Dink, has become the No. 1 most-watched movie on Apple TV in the US, Bahamas, and Canada, and is trending in multiple Latin American countries since its July 24, 2026 debut.
• The film follows Jake Johnson as Dusty Boyd, a former tennis prodigy who discovers pickleball during rehabilitation, leading to family conflicts and new friendships; Ben Stiller stars as Dusty's doctor and also produced the movie.
• The Dink features a notable cast including Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, and others, with Lynne Marie Stewart appearing in her final film role.
• Critics have given The Dink generally positive reviews, holding a 73% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though some reviews note inconsistent tone and a reliance on likability over sharp humor.
• Available exclusively on Apple TV, The Dink's strong streaming performance suggests it may become a fan-favorite sports comedy as more viewers watch and review the film.