Asterix and Cleopatra (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1968, Asterix and Cleopatra is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by René Goscinny, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Asterix and Cleopatra stars Roger Carel as Astérix / Idéfix / L'espion de Jules César (voice), Jacques Morel as Obélix (voice), Micheline Dax as Cléopâtre (voice) and Jacques Bodoin as Lion (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Asterix and Cleopatra has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Asterix and Cleopatra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Asterix and Cleopatra tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Asterix and Cleopatra (1968)?
- In US, Asterix and Cleopatra 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 Asterix and Cleopatra worth watching?
- Asterix and Cleopatra holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Asterix and Cleopatra?
- Asterix and Cleopatra stars Roger Carel, Jacques Morel, Micheline Dax, Jacques Bodoin and Maurice Chevit.
- When was Asterix and Cleopatra released?
- Asterix and Cleopatra was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.