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Synopsis
Lord Doyle is laying low in Macau — spending his days and nights on the casino floors, drinking heavily, and gambling what little money he has left. Struggling to keep up with his fast-rising debts, he is offered a lifeline by the mysterious Dao Ming, a casino employee with secrets of her own. However, in hot pursuit is Cynthia Blithe — a private investigator ready to confront Doyle with what he is running from. As Doyle tries to climb to salvation, the confines of reality start to close in.
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| Domestic Releases: | October 15th, 2025 (Limited) by Netflix |
| International Releases: | October 16th, 2025 (Limited), released as The Ballad of a Small Player (Australia)
October 16th, 2025 (Limited), released as The Ballad of a Small Player (Germany) October 16th, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) October 17th, 2025 (Limited), released as Maldita Suerte (Spain) October 17th, 2025 (Limited), released as The Ballad of a Small Player (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | October 29th, 2025 by Netflix, released as The Ballad of a Small Player |
| MPAA Rating: | R for language and suicide. (Rating bulletin 2890 (cert #55451), 6/18/2025) |
| Running Time: | 102 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Psychological Thriller, Gambling, Set in United Kingdom, Set in Macau, Money Troubles, The Past Catching up with You |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom, Germany |
| Languages: | English |