Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- breezy
- family movie night
- rainy day
What sets it apart
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Asterix's free Gaulish village and its mission to aid Britain turn Roman occupation into playful political satire.
The druid's barrel of magic potion is the concrete objective Asterix and Obelix must deliver to Britain.
The journey from Gaul to Britain builds humor from contrasting social identities and comic depictions of Roman-era peoples.
The film depicts Roman invasion, villages, warriors, and pirate encounters through hand-drawn cartoon exaggeration.
Films like Asterix in Britain, and why
Asterix and Cleopatra
Animated historical comedy combining irreverent humor, comic-book characters, and resistance against an occupying empire.
Asterix in Gaul
Family-friendly animated adventure centered on Asterix and Obelix, with slapstick action, magic, and Roman antagonists.
The Adventures of Tintin
Broadly comic animated adventure featuring a small community resisting imperial power through eccentric heroes and exaggerated action.
Movie Details
- Director
- Pino Van Lamsweerde
- Release Date
- 1986-12-03
- Runtime
- 79 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (750)
Cast
- Roger Carel
- Pierre Tornade
- Graham Bushnell
- Pierre Mondy
- Maurice Risch
- Roger Lumont
- Nicolas Silberg
- Albert Augier
- Paul Bisciglia
- Bertie Cortez
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- France Channel Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Asterix in Britain about?
- Asterix and Obelix cross the Channel with a precious potion to help a beleaguered British village defy Rome in a buoyant cartoon adventure.
- What is Asterix in Britain like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Asterix in Britain as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Asterix in Britain violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Asterix in Britain as mild.
- Which films are like Asterix in Britain?
- Films with a similar feel include Asterix and Cleopatra, Asterix in Gaul, and The Adventures of Tintin.
- How long is Asterix in Britain?
- Asterix in Britain runs 79 minutes.
- Where can I watch Asterix in Britain?
- In United States, Asterix in Britain streams on France Channel Amazon Channel.
In Ember's collections
Movies like Asterix in Britain
- The Exchange Student1967
- Asterix Conquers America1994
- Asterix and the Vikings2006
- Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra2002
- Asterix and the Big Fight1989
- Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion2018
- Asterix at the Olympic Games2008
- Yellow Submarine1968
- Asterix & Obelix: God Save Britannia2012
- The Twelve Tasks of Asterix1976
