Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- breezy
- family movie night
- lighthearted weekend viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film is based on the Asterix characters created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo and uses their recognizable Gaulish-Roman comic world.
Astérix and Obélix enter the Olympic Games to help Lovesix marry Princess Irina while Brutus pursues victory and political advantage.
The ancient Greek and Roman setting is presented through exaggerated comic performances, magical elements, celebrity cameos, and modernized sporting spectacle.
The Olympics, colosseum, Roman teams, wild boars, horses, and magic create a colorful, effects-driven setting for slapstick ensemble humor.
Films like Asterix at the Olympic Games, and why
Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar
Shared blend of family-friendly fantasy comedy, broad physical humor, ancient-world adventure, and ensemble competition.
The Adventures of Tintin
Shared comic adaptation of European historical adventure, exaggerated characters, slapstick action, and playful fantasy.
The Three Musketeers
Shared family-oriented period fantasy, comedic heroes, magical elements, and large-scale tournament-style adventure.
Movie Details
- Directors
- Thomas Langmann, Frédéric Forestier
- Release Date
- 2008-01-25
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Rating
- 5.2 / 10 (2135)
Cast
- Gérard Depardieu
- Clovis Cornillac
- José Garcia
- Franck Dubosc
- Stéphane Rousseau
- Jean-Pierre Cassel
- Mónica Cruz
- Alain Delon
- Benoît Poelvoorde
- Vanessa Hessler
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Asterix at the Olympic Games about?
- Astérix and Obélix turn an ancient Olympic contest into a chaotic quest to secure their lovestruck friend's marriage while thwarting Brutus's political ambitions.
- What is Asterix at the Olympic Games like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Asterix at the Olympic Games as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Asterix at the Olympic Games violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Asterix at the Olympic Games as mild.
- Which films are like Asterix at the Olympic Games?
- Films with a similar feel include Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar, The Adventures of Tintin, and The Three Musketeers.
- How long is Asterix at the Olympic Games?
- Asterix at the Olympic Games runs 116 minutes.
- Where can I watch Asterix at the Olympic Games?
- In United States, Asterix at the Olympic Games streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
