Ballad of a Small Player (2025)
English film directed by Edward Berger
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m 101 min
- Released
- 15 October 2025
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Ballad of a Small Player has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 15 October 2025. It is directed by Edward Berger and stars Colin Farrell, Tilda Swinton and Fala Chen.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Edward Berger
- Cinematography
- James Friend
- Editing
- Nick Emerson
- Written by
- Rowan Joffé
- Distribution
- Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- The Ballad of a Small Player
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 15 October 2025
- First shown
- 29 August 2025 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Ballad of a Small Player?
Ballad of a Small Player has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes, or 101 min.
When did Ballad of a Small Player release?
Ballad of a Small Player released on 15 October 2025.
Who directed Ballad of a Small Player?
Ballad of a Small Player is directed by Edward Berger.
Who is in the cast of Ballad of a Small Player?
The cast of Ballad of a Small Player includes Colin Farrell, Tilda Swinton, Fala Chen, Deanie Ip, Alex Jennings and Jason Tobin.
Where can I watch Ballad of a Small Player online?
Ballad of a Small Player streams on Netflix.
What is Ballad of a Small Player rated in the US?
Ballad of a Small Player is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Ballad of a Small Player based on a true story or a book?
Ballad of a Small Player is based on The Ballad of a Small Player.
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