Tetris (2023)

Kernel Score: 88% · 1,669 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Thriller, History, Drama

Released: 2023-03-15

Runtime: 118 minutes

Where to watch Tetris

  • Stream: Apple TV
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

In 1988, American video game salesman Henk Rogers discovers the video game Tetris. When he sets out to bring the game to the world, he enters a dangerous web of lies and corruption behind the Iron Curtain.

Tetris parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Tetris is an R-rated historical thriller involving Cold War-era corruption and KGB surveillance.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — The Cold War setting includes KGB surveillance and dangerous corruption, though depicted violence is not emphasized in the signals.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Jon S. Baird

Cast

  • Taron Egerton as Henk Rogers
  • Nikita Efremov as Alexey Pajitnov
  • Sofia Lebedeva as Sasha
  • Anthony Boyle as Kevin Maxwell
  • Ben Miles as Howard Lincoln
  • Ken Yamamura as Minoru Arakawa
  • Igor Grabuzov as Valentin Trifonov
  • Oleg Stefan as Belikov
  • Ayane Nagabuchi as Akemi Rogers
  • Rick Yune as Bank Manager

Tetris FAQ

Is Tetris good?

Tetris has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,669 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Tetris?

In the US you can stream Tetris on Apple TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Tetris OK for kids?

Tetris is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Tetris is an R-rated historical thriller involving Cold War-era corruption and KGB surveillance.

What movies are like Tetris?

If you liked Tetris, try Eye in the Sky, Lord of War, Five and Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase.