Tetris
Directed by Jon S. BairdAn enterprising game developer risks everything in a race to outmaneuver duplicitous insiders to negotiate a deal with Soviet Union bureaucrats for the international licensing rights to what would eventually become one of the most recognizable and widely played games in history.
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- VarunOctober 19, 2024Wow totally wasn’t expecting the history behind this game to be so interesting. The painstaking efforts needed to navigate through bureaucracy caused me some genuine stress lol. Although this kind of story has been done in many past movies, I had a ton of fun with this one. It was well crafted and kept me engaged from beginning to end!
- Michael SurberApril 10, 2025Simply brilliant. Is there any role Taron Egerton can't play? Even if you've never played Tetris on a Gameboy, likely you have seen it done. This true story adaptation is nearly perfect. Just watch it.
- Kevin WardJuly 3, 2025Probably the second best mid 80’s scrappy underdog story featuring multiple competitors vying for an exclusive contract with a future worldwide sensation that I’ve seen in the last two days. Tetris while entertaining enough suffers from massive embellishments of the truth. In Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton) pursuit of a deal for the game he apparently encounters Russian double agents, has death threats levied at his wife and children at home and gets pursued in a high speed car chase through the streets and alleys of Moscow with Nintendo executives along side him. Rather than make the film more exciting, these exaggerations merely draw attention to the fact that there’s really not enough of a story here. Or at least the writer’s didn’t feel like there was. Backroom deals, contract negotiations and double crosses, etc can be made tense and exciting without car chases and double agents. With properties like the Air Jordan, Tetris, Facebook, the audience already knows the massive value that’s at stake. Add in some truly unlikeable villains in the Maxwell Communications Corporation (Robert Maxwell is Ghislaine Maxwell’s father 😬) and I really didn’t think the embellishments were warranted and actually did more to undercut the real drama that unfolded. Looks, it’s not a bad watch. I’m sure my opinion is being negatively affected by the fact that I watched Air yesterday, which I much preferred. But even still, I likely won’t ever think about this movie again.
- Lord_TulkasJune 2, 2025I don't know what I was expecting from this movie, but certainly not this! What a shock! One may think you're about to watch some boring documentary style movie about a videogame and BAM! They come up with espionage, spies, car chases, government corruption! What a rush! Definitely a very recommended movie, especially for gamers who want to know a little about history...
- DaveOctober 19, 2025I was hesitant to watch this but am really glad I did. Tetris though an unusual subject for a thriller it delivers a really suspensful 1 hr and 57 min movie. Its a perfect lazy start to the day movie that wakes up as you do. I say get out of your own way, settle in one morning and give it a go. Its full of moments that keep you stressed out and anxious to see what comes next. Watching Henk bet everything hes got and poor himself into this game only to have it repeatedly torn from under him only to continue the intense and high stakes negotiations makes for great entertainment value.
- Alexei IexelaOctober 13, 2025Really good story and pace! Seen it for the Third time now.. And its still one more time worthy 🥳
- GoranNajdanovicSeptember 21, 2025Great movie
- Jamie TalbotAugust 28, 2025I absolutely loved this movie! It felt like such a great way to experience the whole Tetris story. A story which I didn’t have any clue about until watching the film. It’s a very exciting film with some incredible filmography. Set in the Soviet Union, there was a big focus on their rules at the time and Henk running around trying to secure the rights to Tetris. Definitely worth a watch for anyone since everyone knows what Tetris is. I was so invested in the film throughout.
- Yuvi RandhawaMay 20, 2025I had no clue the creation of this game was so interesting, definitely worth the watch
- JameslikesmoviesJuly 24, 2025Really good loved the story got boring at some parts
- skkillaJuly 17, 2025who new the story behind Tetris was this insane
- Daniel SauvéJuly 14, 2025It's Hollywoodized in some spots, but it's still a gripping tale of innovation, greed, Iron Curtain politics, light spy shenanigans - and blocks. Lots and lots of blocks.
- Dino KaltbrunnerJune 9, 2025Entertaining
- robukApril 10, 2025Brilliant, who knew a game could have such an interesting back story.
- HakihikoFebruary 20, 2025A Thrilling Game of Business "Tetris" is a surprisingly engaging blend of history, business intrigue, and Cold War-era espionage, turning the legal battle over one of the most iconic video games into a fast-paced thriller. Taron Egerton delivers a charismatic performance as Henk Rogers, a businessman determined to secure the distribution rights for Tetris, navigating a dangerous and complex web of Soviet bureaucracy, corporate greed, and political tensions. The film excels in making an intellectual property dispute feel like a high-stakes adventure, with sharp editing, a nostalgic 8-bit aesthetic, and a lively synth-heavy soundtrack that immerses viewers in the late 80s setting. The storytelling is energetic and engaging, though it takes noticeable creative liberties, occasionally exaggerating events for dramatic effect. While this makes for an entertaining experience, it sometimes detracts from the authenticity of the true story. The pacing, while mostly tight, has moments where feels overly dramatized. Some of the villainous portrayals, particularly of the Soviet officials, lean into clichés, making the conflict feel a bit one-dimensional at times. That said, the movie still manages to keep its tension high and its stakes clear, making even the negotiation scenes thrilling. Overall, "Tetris" is a well-crafted and enjoyable film that effectively mixes business drama with spy-thriller elements. While it doesn't break new ground, it delivers a compelling and stylish story that makes an otherwise niche subject surprisingly exciting. Fans of video game history and Cold War-era thrillers will find plenty to enjoy.
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Tetris Trivia
Tetris was released on March 31, 2023.
Tetris was directed by Jon S. Baird.
Tetris has a runtime of 1 hr 58 min.
Tetris was produced by Claudia Schiffer, Len Blavatnik, Matthew Vaughn, Gillian Berrie, Gregor Cameron.
The key characters in Tetris are Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton), Alexey Pajitnov (Nikita Efremov), Sasha (Sofia Lebedeva).
Tetris is rated R.
Tetris is a Biography, Thriller, History film.
Tetris has an audience rating of 8.8 out of 10.