Tetris (2023)
A brisk, gritty thriller unfolds as a salesman navigates Cold War corruption to share a revolutionary game.
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.
How intense is Tetris?
Tetris is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated R.
What Tetris feels like
- Tone
- tensegrittysuspensefulearnest
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Tetris
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Tetris for you?
Is Tetris scary?
No. Tetris is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Tetris gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Tetris sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Tetris OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Tetris?
Tetris runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream Tetris?
Tetris is streaming on Apple TV+.
Does Tetris have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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