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Where to watch Ballad of a Small Player (2025) tonight

Ballad of a Small Player (2025) runs 1 h 41 min, is rated R in the US and averages 5.8 from 373 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 41 min — ends 9:41 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Crime, Drama
Released
October 15, 2025
TMDB rating
5.8 / 10 from 373 votes
Director
Edward Berger
Starring
Colin Farrell, Fala Chen, Tilda Swinton, Deanie Ip
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription).

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How long is Ballad of a Small Player?
Ballad of a Small Player is 1 h 41 min long (101 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Ballad of a Small Player rated?
Ballad of a Small Player is rated R in the US.
Is Ballad of a Small Player a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Ballad of a Small Player?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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