Ballad of a Small Player
2025 | 101m | English
Popularity: 4 (history)
| Director: | Edward Berger |
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| Writer: | Rowan Joffé, Lawrence Osborne |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 15, 2025 |
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| Director: | Edward Berger |
| Writer: | Rowan Joffé, Lawrence Osborne |
| Genres: | Crime, Drama |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, gambler, duringcreditsstinger, macau |
| Production Companies | Stigma Films, Good Chaos, Nine Hours |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 14, 2026 Entered: Oct 20, 2025 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Christina Yong | Rainbow Casino Waitress |
| Suen Tsz-Wai | Grandma Bodyguard |
| Suki Wong | Young Widow |
| Kwok Wai-Yan | Cab Driver |
| Willy Wong | Limousine Driver |
| Gary Fong | Centurion |
| Ashley Lam | Intercontinental Waitress |
| Mel Lau | Intercontinental Collector |
| Tyler Holland | Royale Casino American Security |
| Ivan Poon | Floor Manager |
| Ellie Law | VIP Casino Waitress |
| Jenny Phi Lan Tang | VIP Dealer |
| Mike Yip | VIP Casino Waiter |
| Marc Ngan | Floor Supervisor |
| Jordon Ho Kwok-Nam | Gambler (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Volker Bertelmann | Original Music Composer |
| Jonathan Houlding | Production Design |
| Alex Gavigan | Second Assistant Director |
| Heike Merker | Makeup Artist |
| Edward Berger | Director |
| Rowan Joffé | Screenplay |
| James Friend | Director of Photography |
| Lisy Christl | Costume Design |
| Daniel Bishop | "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator |
| Sophia Hardman | Foley Mixer |
| Lawrence Osborne | Novel |
| Siobhan Boyes | Post Production Supervisor |
| Andrea Voss | Makeup Artist |
| Nick Emerson | Editor |
| Benedict Hoermann | First Assistant Director |
| Nina Gold | Casting |
| Harlon Haveland | Gaffer |
| Morag Ross | Makeup Artist |
| Ben Baird | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Martin Ware | Casting |
| Zoe Lee | Supervising Art Director |
| Whitney Yiu | Assistant Production Manager |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mike Goodridge | Producer |
| Rowan Joffé | Executive Producer |
| Mark Nolting | Executive Producer |
| Jeanne Tremsal | Executive Producer |
| Matthew James Wilkinson | Producer |
| James Bowsher | Associate Producer |
| Lawrence Osborne | Executive Producer |
| Edward Berger | Producer |
| Elle Gibbons | Executive Producer |
| Luke Rivett | Executive Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
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| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 17 | 98 | 3 |
| 2025 | 11 | 40 | 103 | 13 |
| 2025 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Trending Position
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| 2026 | 1 | 276 | 756 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 12 | 185 | 543 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 11 | 2 | 158 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 10 | 1 | 289 |
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/ballad-of-a-small-player-movie-review-a-sensory-overload-carried-by-colin-farrells-magnetic-performance/ "Ballad of a Small Player is a sensorial experience elevated by all the artists involved. It's a story about a man trying to find him ... self amidst a culture marked by out-of-control capitalism and greed manifested through audiovisual intoxication. Despite a slightly unbalanced first act and a central relationship that deserved more screentime, the film is a triumph of form, technique, and, above all, the magnetic performance of Colin Farrell. It's his misery and his desperate search for authenticity that grip us, culminating in a powerful, satisfying conclusion. It deserves to be seen on the big screen for its scale and ambition. When all the cards are on the table, the real bet is never on luck, but on the courage to be real." Rating: A-