Ballad of a Small Player
Amid the glittering casinos of Macau, a gambler running from his past—and his debts—becomes fascinated by an enigmatic woman at the baccarat table.
Where to watch Ballad of a Small Player in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Ballad of a Small Player there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Ballad of a Small Player streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Ballad of a Small Player
Ballad of a Small Player is a 2025 English-language crime and drama film directed by Edward Berger. The cast is led by Colin Farrell, Fala Chen, Tilda Swinton. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Ballad of a Small Player was produced by Good Chaos, Stigma Films, and Nine Hours and made in Germany and United Kingdom. It was released on October 15, 2025, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Edward Berger
- Writers
- Rowan Joffé
- Release date
- October 15, 2025
- OTT release
- October 29, 2025
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Production
- Good Chaos, Stigma Films, Nine Hours
Ballad of a Small Player cast & crew
Ballad of a Small Player was directed by Edward Berger and written by Rowan Joffé.
The cast features Colin Farrell as Lord Doyle, Fala Chen as Dao Ming, Tilda Swinton as Cynthia Blithe, Deanie Ip as Grandma, Alex Jennings as Adrian Lippett, and Jason Tobin as Mr. Huang.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Volker Bertelmann, cinematography is by James Friend, and it was produced by Mike Goodridge and Edward Berger.
Is Ballad of a Small Player worth watching?
Ballad of a Small Player holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 319 ratings, a more divisive crime films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Ballad of a Small Player is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Ballad of a Small Player
In United States, you can stream Ballad of a Small Player on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on October 29, 2025.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Ballad of a Small Player
Colin Farrell
Lord Doyle
Fala Chen
Dao Ming
Tilda Swinton
Cynthia Blithe
Deanie Ip
Grandma
Alex Jennings
Adrian Lippett
Jason Tobin
Mr. Huang
Adrienne Lau
Casino Manager
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Alfred da Souza
Jessica Lai
Royale Casino Receptionist
Margaret Cheung
Royale Casino Assistant Manager
Alan K. Chang
Bellman Kai
Selena Fong
Rainbow Casino Croupier
Ballad of a Small Player — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ballad of a Small Player in United States?
Ballad of a Small Player is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Ballad of a Small Player on Netflix?
Yes — Ballad of a Small Player is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Ballad of a Small Player in?
Ballad of a Small Player is originally in English, with audio tracks including Cantonese, Mandarin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ballad of a Small Player?
Ballad of a Small Player runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Ballad of a Small Player rated?
Ballad of a Small Player is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 319 ratings.
▸When did Ballad of a Small Player release on OTT?
Ballad of a Small Player became available digitally on October 29, 2025.
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