---
title: "Tetris"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tetris-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 726759
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 118
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Tetris (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tetris-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tetris is a film first released in 2023. Catalogued under Thriller, History, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Marv, AI Film, Unigram. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A high‑stakes race to launch Tetris across the Cold War divide."

### Why Watch
- Fast‑paced corporate intrigue
- Authentic 80s aesthetic
- Based on true events

### Caveats & Content Note
- Dramatized elements may differ from factual history
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for mature audiences; contains corporate intrigue and Cold War tension.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, historical, drama, retro

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/tetris-2023#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jon S. Baird
- **Networks / Studios**: Marv, AI Film, Unigram

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It follows American video game salesman Henk Rogers in 1988 as he tries to bring the Soviet‑originated game Tetris to the world, confronting lies and corruption behind the Iron Curtain.

### Q: Is the story based on real events?
Yes, the movie is a biographical drama based on the true story of Henk Rogers and the creation of Tetris by Alexey Pajitnov.

### Q: When and where is the film set?
The narrative is set in 1988 during the late Cold War, involving the Soviet Union and Western markets.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a thriller, historical drama with biographical elements.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour 58 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tetris — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/726759)
- [Tetris (film) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris_(film))
- [Tetris (2023) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1090652-tetris/prehled/)
- [Tetris (2023) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/189492-tetris)
- [Film Tetris (2023) – skutečný příběh přepsaný do fikce | Alza…](https://www.alza.cz/gaming/recenze-filmu-tetris-2023)
- [Tetris 80% (2023) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/726323-tetris)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*