How to watch 'Tetris': The new movie is based on the real-life battle to release the iconic video game

Nikita Efremov and Taron Egerton in "Tetris."

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• "Tetris" is now available to stream exclusively on Apple TV Plus.
• The biographical drama is inspired by the true story of the iconic video game's origin.
• A subscription to Apple TV Plus costs $7/month after a one-week free trial.

After premiering at the SXSW Film Festival on March 15, "Tetris" is now available to watch at home exclusively on Apple TV Plus. The biographical drama stars Taron Egerton and tells the story of how the video game became a global classic.

The movie follows American video game salesman Henk Rogers (Egerton) as he travels to the Soviet Union to meet Alexey Pajitnov, the designer of Tetris. Together, they try to bring Pajitnov's game to the world. Set during the Cold War, Henk's journey entangles him in a web of corruption, deception, and double-crossings.

Check out the trailer for 'Tetris'

Taron Egerton ("Kingsman: The Secret Service') and Nikita Efremov ("Leto") star as Henk Rogers and Alexey Pajitnov, respectively. The two are joined by Anthony Boyle ("Tolkien") and Toby Jones ("The Hunger Games").

"Tetris" is directed by Jon S. Baird ("Stan & Ollie") and written by Noah Pink ("Genius"). It is executive produced by Egerton, Pink, Henk Rogers, and Alexey Pajitnov, among others.

How to watch 'Tetris'

You can watch "Tetris" at home exclusively on the Apple TV Plus streaming service. The movie debuted on the platform on March 31.

An Apple TV Plus membership costs $7 a month for ad-free streaming. Apple TV Plus is also available as part of an Apple One subscription, which bundles Apple TV Plus, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and iCloud Plus storage together for a starting price of $17 a month.

The Apple TV Plus app is available on iOS mobile devices, most media players, and smart TVs from major brands. Visit the Apple TV Plus website for a list of all compatible devices.

Can I watch 'Tetris' for free?

You can watch "Tetris" for free if you sign up for an Apple TV Plus trial. Apple TV Plus currently offers new subscribers one week of streaming for free.

New members can also get an extended  three-months trial of Apple TV Plus through Best Buy or with the purchase of select Apple products.

What is 'Tetris' based on?

"Tetris" is based on the true story behind the creation and release of the video game of the same name. Specifically, the film focuses on American game publisher Henk Rogers' attempts to get the global rights to release Alexey Pajitnov's Tetris.

In an interview with Canary Media, Rogers says that he and Pajitnov both got to look at the movie's script and offer suggestions, but Rogers makes it clear that this is ultimately a Hollywood film so it has big deviations from history.

Is 'Tetris' worth watching?

Early reviews of "Tetris" are positive. As of March 31, the film holds an "81% Certified Fresh rating" on Rotten Tomatoes with 103 reviews. Critics praise the movie as a heartfelt depiction of a true underdog story.

Fans of the video game will definitely enjoy watching the story behind its release come to life on the screen, and anyone who loves historical thrillers might want to check it out, too.

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