Ballad of a Small Player
Directed by Edward BergerWhen his past and his debts start to catch up with him, a high-stakes gambler laying low in Macau encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation.
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- WezLoveJanuary 10, 2026It's alright I guess.
- russrev1ewsDecember 23, 2025Kirkland Signature “Yorgos Lanthimos.”
- Roger S Joseph JrDecember 22, 2025Worth a watch with out a doubt, Not the best movie I have ever seen by far but its worth your time to watch it once for sure. SOLID MOVIE.
- adam3199November 4, 2025Incredible set design and cinematography but the plot just goes on and on without any conviction. Tilda paints by numbers. I turned it off half way and that was too long
- PatrikStarNovember 8, 2025Haven’t seen a movie this sweaty in a long time.
- Jawad ZabarNovember 16, 2025Enjoyable to watch!
- parcolanNovember 3, 2025Very nice work from the camera man and the colours are amazing, well played by Colin as well.
- DevlinukrNovember 13, 2025I quite enjoyed it. Good cast, good story, good cinematography and setting.
- Oʂɯαʅԃσ RσყҽƚƚNovember 9, 2025Loved the performances in this movie. The setting was perfect. Macau is beautifully depicted, not just as a backdrop but as part of the story itself. Well acted and filmed, with Colin Farrell and Fala Chen bringing real depth to their characters. Some shots in the movie are really nice, capturing both the glamour and the loneliness of Doyle's world. I liked the story and message as well, about chance, redemption, and the people we meet along the way.
- David DanielNovember 8, 2025Fine performances gorgeous photography are wasted in a meandering script.
- mrmist0November 4, 2025I really enjoyed the movie, though the pacing of the script was a little uneven. At times, the film moves along quickly, and at other times it slows down a bit too much, encouraging reflection. The movie explores the characters' human and vulnerable side. It offers an in-depth look at the behavior of a gambling addict. I think it’s definitely worth seeing.
Ballad of a Small Player Trivia
Ballad of a Small Player was released on October 28, 2025.
Ballad of a Small Player was directed by Edward Berger.
Ballad of a Small Player has a runtime of 1h 41m.
Ballad of a Small Player was produced by Matthew James Wilkinson, Edward Berger, Mike Goodridge.
The key characters in Ballad of a Small Player are Lord Doyle (Colin Farrell), Dao Ming (Fala Chen), Cynthia Blithe (Tilda Swinton).
Ballad of a Small Player is rated R.
Ballad of a Small Player is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
Ballad of a Small Player has an audience rating of 5 out of 10.