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The Twelve Tasks of Asterix

1976Movie1 h 22 min

AnimationFamily
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes–87%

A nostalgic, wholesome family movie about history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Story

Asterix and Obelix depart on an adventure to complete twelve impossible tasks to prove to Caesar that they are as strong as the Gods. You'll roar with laughter as they outwit, outrun, and generally outrage the very people who are trying to prove them "only human".

Feels like

  • Classic French Animation
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Mythological Parody
  • Nostalgic Childhood Favorite
  • Light-Hearted Adventure
  • Roman Satire
  • High-Energy Pacing
  • Memorable Musical Score
  • Family-Friendly Fun

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo
Written by
René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo, Pierre Tchernia
Produced by
René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo, Georges Dargaud
Music by
Gérard Calvi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 26, 1976 · 1 h 22 min · Family, Animation, Comedy, Adventure

Released
June 26, 1976
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Genres
Family, Animation, Comedy, Adventure
Original language
French
Made in
France, United Kingdom
Available in
70 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Bilingual Bonus, National Stereotypes, Watch Out for That Tree! +9

  • Bilingual Bonus
  • National Stereotypes
  • Watch Out for That Tree!
  • Bowled Over
  • Puff of Logic
  • Honey Trap
  • Sure, Let's Go with That
  • Wheel o' Feet
  • Double Take
  • Hypnosis Can Do Anything
  • Offscreen Moment of Awesome
  • Reasonable Authority Figure

12 of 126 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Twelve Tasks of Asterix?"

Questions about The Twelve Tasks of Asterix

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Twelve Tasks of Asterix?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Twelve Tasks of Asterix from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 14 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Twelve Tasks of Asterix worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.7).

Is The Twelve Tasks of Asterix a sequel?

  1. Asterix the Gaul (1967)
  2. Asterix and Cleopatra (1968)
  3. The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976)
  4. Asterix vs. Caesar (1985)
  5. Asterix in Britain (1986)
  6. Asterix and the Big Fight (1989)
  7. Asterix Conquers America (1994)
  8. Asterix and the Vikings (2006)
  9. Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods (2014)
  10. Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (2018)
  11. Asterix: The Kingdom of Nubia (2026)

Yes: it's movie 3 of 11 in its series, after Asterix and Cleopatra (1968) and before Asterix vs. Caesar (1985).

Is The Twelve Tasks of Asterix okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Twelve Tasks of Asterix make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Twelve Tasks of Asterix?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is The Twelve Tasks of Asterix in English?

French

No, it was made in French.