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Asterix and Cleopatra

1968Movie1 h 12 min

AnimationFamily
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–78%

A nostalgic, wholesome family movie about fantasy and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Story

Popular animated hero Asterix and his faithful sidekick Obelix travel to ancient Egypt to help Cleopatra build a new summer home. Cleopatra and Julius Caesar have made a bet, with Caesar wagering the project cannot be completed in a few weeks time. With the help of a magic potion, Asterix comes to the rescue of the Queen of the Nile as Caesar and an angry architect plot against them.

Feels like

  • Animated Adventure
  • Historical Fantasy
  • Family-Friendly
  • Classic Animation
  • French Comics Adaptation
  • Satirical Humor
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Nostalgic Fun

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo
Written by
Pierre Tchernia
Produced by
Raymond Leblanc
Music by
Gérard Calvi

Everyone

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

Facts

December 19, 1968 · 1 h 12 min · Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Released
December 19, 1968
Runtime
1 h 12 min
Genres
Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France, Belgium
Box office
$1 million
Available in
67 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Medium-Shift Gag, Never Smile at a Crocodile, Adaptational Villainy +9

  • Medium-Shift Gag
  • Never Smile at a Crocodile
  • Adaptational Villainy
  • Eye Take
  • Malicious Misnaming
  • Handicapped Badass
  • The Door Slams You
  • Magic Kiss
  • Accidental Misnaming
  • Love at First Sight
  • Vocal Dissonance
  • Japanese Tourist

12 of 55 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Asterix and Cleopatra?"

Questions about Asterix and Cleopatra

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Asterix and Cleopatra?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Asterix and Cleopatra from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 9 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Asterix and Cleopatra worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Asterix and Cleopatra okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Asterix and Cleopatra make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Asterix and Cleopatra?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Asterix and Cleopatra in English?

French

No, it was made in French.