Ballad of a Small Player
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-07
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 14 DaysRio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 15, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 29, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Berger
- Screenplay & Story
- Rowan Joffé
- Original Score
- Volker Bertelmann
- Original Title
- Ballad of a Small Player
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Good Chaos, Stigma Films, Nine Hours
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Berger
Rowan Joffé, Lawrence Osborne
Volker Bertelmann
James Friend
Nick Emerson
Mike Goodridge, Edward Berger, Matthew James Wilkinson, Elle Gibbons, Mark Nolting
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Berger
Director
Mike Goodridge
Producer
Edward Berger
Producer
Matthew James Wilkinson
Producer
Rowan Joffé
Screenplay
Volker Bertelmann
Original Music Composer
James Friend
Director of Photography
Nick Emerson
Editor
Jonathan Houlding
Production Design
Lisy Christl
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Self-harm • Threat • Injury
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballad of a Small Player
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ballad of a Small Player about?
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.
Who directed Ballad of a Small Player?
Ballad of a Small Player was directed by Edward Berger.
Who stars in Ballad of a Small Player?
The principal cast of Ballad of a Small Player includes Colin Farrell, Fala Chen, Tilda Swinton, Deanie Ip, Alex Jennings.
When was Ballad of a Small Player released and how long is it?
Ballad of a Small Player was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Ballad of a Small Player?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ballad of a Small Player was composed by Volker Bertelmann.
Is Ballad of a Small Player based on a book or true story?
Ballad of a Small Player is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lawrence Osborne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ballad of a Small Player?
Ballad of a Small Player holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).