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Pickleballers

Parents guide · ClearAge age 10+

Movie 2026 109 min Comedy Checked by Dan S · 24 Sep 2026
ClearAge 10+

What we flagged

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Violence
Mild

Our take

An indie comedy about Max facing $25,000 in fines who enters an underground pickleball tournament with friends. Expect light sports-comedy conflict and a mean-girl rival. No official rating yet. Fine for about 10 and up.

Uplifting themes

Friendship and giving your best effort drive the tournament story Max's friends rally to help her face financial and competitive pressure

Story (may spoil tone)

When Max Dangerfield's anger issues get her strapped with $25,000 in fines, she's completely lost on how to dig herself out. Luckily, her two best friends Charlotte and Spence have an idea. The internet show sensation 'Balloon Shop' is having a pickleball tournament with a huge cash prize. The only problem - none of them know what pickleball is. With an array of unhinged new friends support, Max and her new partner Lexi are ready to take it all on. The only wall in their way is Rachel Summers. The token town mean girl with a vendetta aimed right at Max's forehead. Rachel hires a 5 time tournament winning pickleball player as her partner to ensure Max and Lexi stand no chance at all. So, with the odds stacked against them the gang have no choice but to give it everything they've got.

What we flagged

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Violence
Mild

Details

Violence Mild Competitive sports conflict and rivalry tension appear; no serious viol…

Competitive sports conflict and rivalry tension appear; no serious violence is expected

Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.

We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.

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Talk after watching

  • How do sports comedies show teamwork under pressure?
  • What healthy ways exist to handle anger and big fines?