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Ballad of a Small Player

R20251h 41mEdward Berger
IMDb 5.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 49% · Metacritic 46

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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.

CrimeDrama
Based On Novel Or BookMysterious WomanSearch For MeaningDuringcreditsstingerGambling AddictionMoral DecayEmotional DetachmentTroubled GamblerEnigmatic EncountersChance And Fate

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What is Ballad of a Small Player (2025) 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 stars in Ballad of a Small Player?

Ballad of a Small Player stars Colin Farrell (Lord Doyle), Fala Chen (Dao Ming), Tilda Swinton (Cynthia Blithe), Deanie Ip (Grandma), Alex Jennings (Adrian Lippett). The film was directed by Edward Berger.

How long is Ballad of a Small Player?

Ballad of a Small Player has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated R.

Is Ballad of a Small Player worth watching?

Ballad of a Small Player holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 49. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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