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MOVIE PROFILE

Ballad of a Small Player

★ 5.8 / 10 (373 votes)October 15, 2025101 minEN

CrimeDrama

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.

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CINEHOOK / INFORMATION

Movie facts

Release dateOctober 15, 2025

StatusReleased

Runtime101 min

Rating★ 5.8 / 10

CertificationR

Original languageCantonese, Mandarin, English

CountryGermany, United Kingdom

Budget—

Revenue—

ProductionGood Chaos, Stigma Films, Nine Hours

CINEHOOK / STREAMING

Where to watch

Availability varies by country and can change.

Showing availability for: United States

Stream

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CINEHOOK / CREDITS

Crew

Director

Edward Berger

Writers

Rowan Joffé

CINEHOOK / CAST

Cast

Colin Farrell

Colin FarrellLord Doyle

Fala Chen

Fala ChenDao Ming

Tilda Swinton

Tilda SwintonCynthia Blithe

Deanie Ip

Deanie IpGrandma

Alex Jennings

Alex JenningsAdrian Lippett

Jason Tobin

Jason TobinMr. Huang

Adrienne Lau

Adrienne LauCasino Manager

Anthony Wong Chau-sang

Anthony Wong Chau-sangAlfred da Souza

Jessica Lai

Jessica LaiRoyale Casino Receptionist

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Margaret CheungRoyale Casino Assistant Manager

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Alan K. ChangBellman Kai

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Selena FongRainbow Casino Croupier

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