Ballad of a Small Player OTT release date in India: Here's when and where you can stream Colin Farrell's psychological thriller

The psychological thriller Ballad of a Small Player starring Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton and directed by Edward Berger, streams on Netflix India on October 29, 2025, at 12:30 PM IST.

Colin Farrell in a still from Ballad of a Small Player

The highly anticipated British psychological thriller Ballad of a Small Player is scheduled for its streaming debut in India on Netflix, with the release confirmed for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 12:30 PM IST.

Adaptation, director, and ensemble cast

Based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Lawrence Osborne, the film is directed by Edward Berger—known for his work on the Oscar-winning All Quiet on the Western Front—and written by Rowan Joffé. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast that includes Colin Farrell, Tilda Swinton, Fala Chen, Deanie Ip, and Alex Jennings.

Farrell's portrayal of Lord Doyle takes prominent stage throughout the story. In Macau, an aristocratic gambler named Doyle spends his days dodging high-stakes casino floors as he tries to escape his tragic background and ever-increasing debts. An enigmatic casino worker named Dao Ming (Chen), whom he meets in his time of need, offers him a chance at redemption.

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Tilda Swinton and supporting cast

Swinton plays the role of private investigator Cynthia Blithe, who is leading the chase after Lord Doyle. As Doyle's circumstances begin to unravel, Blithe is determined to confront him with the truth he has been evading. The cast further includes Ip as Grandma and Jennings as Adrian Lippett.

The film's 52nd Telluride Film Festival global debut on August 29, 2025, has already brought it a lot of notice. The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival's Special Presentations section included it on September 9, 2025, further elevating its prominence on a global scale.

Prior theatrical releases

Ballad of a Small Player debuted in select US theatres on October 15, 2025, and then had its theatrical release in the UK on October 17, 2025, earlier this month. As part of the film's worldwide premiere on Netflix, the thriller set in Macau will soon be available to watch online in India.

Ballad of a Small Player is billed as a major psychological thriller for the late-October streaming schedule, thanks to Berger's directing resume and a cast that includes Farrell and Swinton. The movie will be available to Indian viewers starting at noon on Wednesday, October 29.

FAQs:

Q: What is the OTT release date for Ballad of a Small Player in India?

A: The streaming release date for the psychological thriller Ballad of a Small Player in India is October 29, 2025, on Netflix, scheduled for 12:30 PM IST.

Q: Who are the main actors in the film Ballad of a Small Player?

A: The film features a central cast including Colin Farrell as the gambler Lord Doyle and Tilda Swinton as the private investigator Cynthia Blithe. Fala Chen also stars as Dao Ming, a mysterious casino employee. Other key cast members include Deanie Ip and Alex Jennings.

Q: Who directed Ballad of a Small Player?

A: The film was directed by Edward Berger, who previously directed the critically acclaimed and Oscar-winning film All Quiet on the Western Front. The screenplay was written by Rowan Joffé, based on the 2014 novel by Lawrence Osborne.

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