Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Claude Zidi, running about 109 minutes. “The Gauls are revolting!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in 50 B.C., Asterix and Obelix are living in a small but well-protected village in Gaul, where a magic potion concocted by Druids turns the townsfolk into mighty soldiers. When Roman troops carve a path through Gaul to reach the English Channel, Caesar and his aide de camp Detritus discover the secret elixir and capture the Druid leader who knows its formula, and Asterix and Obelix are sent off to rescue them.
Who’s in it. Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar stars Christian Clavier as Astérix, Gérard Depardieu as Obélix, Roberto Benigni as Lucius Detritus and Michel Galabru as Abraracourcix, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar (1999)?
- In US, Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar worth watching?
- Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar?
- Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar stars Christian Clavier, Gérard Depardieu, Roberto Benigni, Michel Galabru and Gottfried John.
- When was Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar released?
- Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.