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Pickleball (2026)
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Pickleball (2026)

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
June 19, 2026
Studio
Pine Line Studios, Red Plaid Films
Official Site
https://pickleball.mov/
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
June 19, 2026
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
112 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Pine Line Studios, Red Plaid Films
Official Site
https://pickleball.mov/
Director
Jeff Hamm
Producer
Jeff Hamm, Jay Dee Walters, Kevin Farley
Screenwriter
Jay Dee Walters, Justin Chaffee
Starring
  • Kevin Farley
  • Willie Mellina
  • Justin Sterner
  • Jay Dee Walters
  • Major Dodge
  • Major Dodge Jr.
  • Stephanie Parker
  • Glenn Morshower
  • Gabriel C. Brown
  • Brent Crable

In the sun-drenched comedy "Pickleball," directed by Jeff Hamm, a mismatched group of friends discovers that the fastest-growing sport in America is also the perfect arena for midlife crises, petty rivalries, and unexpected redemption. When a former tennis pro, played with beleaguered charm by Kevin Farley, returns to his small hometown, he reluctantly agrees to coach a ragtag team of locals for the annual community pickleball tournament. The team includes a retired gym teacher, a hyper-competitive tech bro, and a laid-back retiree, each bringing their own chaotic energy and personal baggage to the court. As they bumble through practice sessions and clash over strategies, the film balances slapstick humor with heartfelt moments, exploring themes of friendship, aging, and the joy of finding purpose in unlikely places. With a supporting cast including Glenn Morshower and Gabriel C. Brown, the movie serves up a lighthearted yet surprisingly sincere look at how a simple paddle and ball can unite a fractured community, all while delivering plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and underdog spirit.

GENRE: Comedy YEAR: 2026