The Family Pickle
ShortComedy
After Luke's Grandma dies, his pickleball obsessed family must compete in their annual pickleball tournament to save or sell Grandma's house.
Director
Ben Goldsmith
Writers
Ben Goldsmith, Andrew Cottrell
Stars
Andrew Cottrell, Barry Barger, Kathy Cottrell
Release Date
September 6, 2025
Country
United States
💬 1
Reviews
🎭 Top Cast
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Andrew Cottrell
as Luke Dugan
Barry Barger
as Howard Dugan
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Kathy Cottrell
as Trisha Dugan
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Molly Chapman
as Ella Dugan
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Thomas Cottrell
as Nico Dugan
Brian Thomas Smith
as Uncle Tom
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Joe Praino
as Uncle Ron
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Kristi McHugh
as Aunt Margaret
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Boden Haefele
as Jet Dugan
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Dennis Gubbins
as Uncle Rod
🎬 Technical Specs
Filming Location
Los Angeles, California, USA
Production
Dumb Owl Productions
🏷️ Keywords
pickleball
🎯 Categories
ComedyShort
⭐ Featured Review
An Absolute Delight
"This had me laughing nonstop. The comedic timing is impeccable, the writing is sharp, and the family moments are so relatable. It's the kind of short film that hooks you immediately and keeps the energy high the entire time. Such a fun watch! Incredibly well-executed and wonderfully made. I'd happily watch it again. It's that good!..."
💡 Did You Know?
Half of the cast are the lead Andrew Cottrell's real family members.
📖 Synopsis
After Luke's Grandma dies, his pickleball obsessed family must compete in their annual pickleball tournament to save or sell Grandma's house.