Astérix at the Olympic Games (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2008, Astérix at the Olympic Games is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Thomas Langmann, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Astérix and Obélix have to win the Olympic Games in order to help their friend Alafolix marry Princess Irina. Brutus uses every trick in the book to have his own team win the game, and get rid of his father Julius Caesar in the process.
Who’s in it. Astérix at the Olympic Games stars Clovis Cornillac as Astérix, Gérard Depardieu as Obélix, Franck Dubosc as Assurancetourix and José Garcia as Couverdepus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Astérix at the Olympic Games has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $132.9M 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 Astérix at the Olympic Games page.
If you liked it. Fans of Astérix at the Olympic Games tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Astérix at the Olympic Games (2008)?
- In US, Astérix at the Olympic Games 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 Astérix at the Olympic Games worth watching?
- Astérix at the Olympic Games holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Astérix at the Olympic Games?
- Astérix at the Olympic Games stars Clovis Cornillac, Gérard Depardieu, Franck Dubosc, José Garcia and Stéphane Rousseau.
- When was Astérix at the Olympic Games released?
- Astérix at the Olympic Games was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.