The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 1976, The Twelve Tasks of Asterix is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Albert Uderzo, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. 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".

Who’s in it. The Twelve Tasks of Asterix stars Roger Carel as Astérix / Idéfix / Caius Pupus / Deux sénateurs (voice), Jacques Morel as Obélix / Employé sur la balançoire (voice), Pierre Tornade as Abraracourcix / Assurancetourix (voice) and Henri Labussière as Le réceptionniste de la maison qui rend fou (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Twelve Tasks of Asterix has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Twelve Tasks of Asterix page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Twelve Tasks of Asterix tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976)?
In US, The Twelve Tasks of Asterix is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Twelve Tasks of Asterix worth watching?
The Twelve Tasks of Asterix holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Twelve Tasks of Asterix?
The Twelve Tasks of Asterix stars Roger Carel, Jacques Morel, Pierre Tornade, Henri Labussière and Jean Martinelli.
When was The Twelve Tasks of Asterix released?
The Twelve Tasks of Asterix was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.