Tetris

The film takes place within a male-dominated industry and the majority of characters are White males with little agency given to any female characters. There is an interracial relationship at the center of the film, between an American man and a Japanese woman. Scenes take place in Japan, though most of the film is set in Russia.

Violence mainly alluded to rather than shown. Political intimidation including threats to family members for perceived betrayal. A character is beaten up by the authorities and has their trousers stolen. Character is punched in the face and another headbutts someone in retaliation. Car chase scene.

A character is seen kissing another in a brief act of infidelity.

Occasional use of the word "f--k" as well as "s--t," "pr--k," and "whore." A character refers to the Russians as "Commie bastards" on more than one occasion.

Characters are seen smoking on occasion, even at their desk at work. Drinking throughout -- including at work and to celebrate success -- though never to excess.

Parents need to know that Tetris is a political thriller -- based on real events -- about how the iconic video game reached a global audience. Set in the late 1980s during the Cold War, the film studies the differences between communism and capitalism. Central character Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton) becomes obsessed with the idea of securing the rights to the game, and in turn neglects his family, putting himself and them in danger, both physically and financially. But he means well, and has good intentions. Other characters deceive and bribe, while the Soviet Union is shown using intimidation and violence to get what they want. Characters are beaten up, though the violence is never very graphic. The language is strong on occasion, with several uses of the word "f--k," while characters refer to their Russian counterparts as "Commie bastards." The cast is mostly White male. Rogers is married to a Japanese woman called Akemi (Ayane Nagabuchi). However, she is very much a bit-part role with not a great deal of depth. Characters are seen smoking and drinking, often at their desk at work, reflecting the era depicted.

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