Tetris

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Tetris

R

Released Mar 24, 2023

1h 58m

Mystery & Thriller

Biography

Drama

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"Tetris" tells the unbelievable story of how one of the world's most popular video games found its way to avid players around the globe. Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton) discovers TETRIS in 1988, and then risks everything by traveling to the Soviet Union, where he joins forces with inventor Alexey Pazhitnov (Nikita Efremov) to bring the game to the masses. Based on a true story, "Tetris" is a Cold War-era thriller on steroids, with double-crossing villains, unlikely heroes and a nail-biting race to the finish.

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Critics Consensus

While it's nowhere near as addictive or fast-paced as the game, Tetris offers a fun, fizzy account of the story behind an 8-bit classic.

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Audience Says

Even if it plays fast and loose with the true story behind the game, Tetris is tons of fun -- and Taron Egerton has never been better.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

The drawn-from-life drama Tetris is a bit like the video game it’s named after: slow to start but, once it warms up, a bit addictive.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 15, 2023

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Taron Egerton fits perfectly into story of the classic game’s origins.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 3, 2023

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Director Jon S Baird harnesses the graphic style and plinky plonk music of 80s computer games to amusing effect.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 2, 2023

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Patrick Beatty

ABC4 Utah

A fascinating exploration of the early gaming empires we know today and what was done to make the video game industry the titan it is now.

Jul 21, 2025

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Maxance Vincent

Film Speak

While Tetris’ filmmaking techniques and storylines feel conventional, the movie remains an insanely fun ride with great performances from Taron Egerton, Roger Allam, and Anthony Boyle.

Rated: B-

Jul 13, 2025

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Calum Cooper

Flick Feast

Overall Tetris has a few glitches in its presentation, yet its unique approach to its subject matter and ambitious craft is to be commended.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 17, 2024

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Aryan

It contains TETRIS, it's the best movie of this century and instant classic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/27/23

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Melanie

Great acting, neat story. Would recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/25/23

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Dominic B

Fast and inventive and really good fun! I doubt it actually happened exactly that way, but here I think it's good not to let accuracy stand in the way of a good story.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/18/25

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Daphne C.

We loved it! I was expecting a methodical drama for fame sand but got a quick, fun, and surprisingly thoughtful sociopolitical thriller with a lot of heart. Wonderful performances and witty script. Highly recommend it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/16/25

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Romas M

"Tetris" (2023) tells a true story (well mostly at least) about how rights to Tetris, one of the most popular games ever made, was acquired from its creator in USSR. I have heard a bit about this story years ago, but never thought involving. As far historic, biopic movies goes, "Tetris" is a must see. I was entertained and caught into it from the get go. Storytelling here was fantastic. At running time 2 hours this film is highly involving. And what on paper could have been a boring tale about signing some contracts, in reality was anything but boring. It involved many people from different companies, and countries. It also fascinatingly recreates the Moscow in its final USSR years - it was done so well that it looked like it was made by Russians back in the 90's. Acting was superb by everyone involved. Screenplay was never dull or boring. Overall, "Tetris" is an example of how to make an excellent film about real story which on paper shouldn't have been anything special. But it was its representation here is excellent.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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gavin r

solid ten out of ten

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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Synopsis

"Tetris" tells the unbelievable story of how one of the world's most popular video games found its way to avid players around the globe. Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton) discovers TETRIS in 1988, and then risks everything by traveling to the Soviet Union, where he joins forces with inventor Alexey Pazhitnov (Nikita Efremov) to bring the game to the masses. Based on a true story, "Tetris" is a Cold War-era thriller on steroids, with double-crossing villains, unlikely heroes and a nail-biting race to the finish.

Director: Jon S. Baird
Producer: Gillian Berrie, Len Blavatnik, Gregor Cameron, Claudia Schiffer, Matthew Vaughn
Screenwriter: Noah Pink
Distributor: Apple TV+
Production Co: Marv Films, AI-Film
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 24, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 31, 2023
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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