Ballad of a Small Player

Opens Wednesday, October 15, 2025

SHOWTIMES AT IFC CENTER

Please note: Showtimes on this page are for screenings of BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER without open captions (on-screen display of dialogue and sounds). For open captioned screenings, see here.

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.

  • Country UK
  • Running Time 102 minutes
  • Format DCP
  • Distributor Netflix
  • Director Edward Berger
  • Cast Colin Farrell, Fala Chen, Deanie Ip
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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