Ballad of a Small Player (Open Captioning)

Thursday, October 16 - Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Please note: Showtimes on this page are for screenings of BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER with open captions (on-screen display of dialogue and sounds). For non-open captioned screenings, see here.

Amid the glittering casinos of Macau, a gambler (Colin Farrell) running from his past — and his debts — becomes fascinated by an enigmatic woman at the baccarat table. Directed by Edward Berger (Conclave, All Quiet on the Western Front).

Official selection: Telluride, Toronto International Film Festival

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

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