Asterix - Watch Order: Live-Action Films

1999 - 20235 Films9h 15m3 Average

The live-action Asterix films began in 1999 and offer a different interpretation of the beloved characters with real actors, elaborate sets, and practical effects. These films tend to emphasize physical comedy and spectacle while maintaining the spirit of the original comics.

Each live-action entry features different casting choices and approaches, with no continuing storylines between films. This watch list is for viewers who enjoy the theatrical, larger-than-life interpretation of Asterix and Obelix brought to life with real actors and practical Roman-era settings.

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Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar poster

Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar

19991h 49m3.2
Director: Claude Zidi
Cast: Christian Clavier, Gérard Depardieu, Roberto Benigni, Michel Galabru, Gottfried John

Set in 50 B.C., Asterix and Obelix are living in a small but well-protected village in Gaul, where a magic potion concocted by Druids turns the townsfolk into mighty soldiers. When Roman troops carve a path through Gaul to reach the English Channel, Caesar and his aide de camp Detritus discover the secret elixir and capture the Druid leader who knows its formula, and Asterix and Obelix are sent off to rescue them.

FamilyAdventureComedyFantasy
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Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra poster

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra

20021h 48m4.3
Director: Alain Chabat
Cast: Christian Clavier, Gérard Depardieu, Jamel Debbouze, Claude Rich, Alain Chabat

The Egyptian Queen Cleopatra bets against the Roman Emperor, Julius Caesar, that her people are still great, even if the times of the Pharaohs has long passed. She vows (against all logic) to build a new palace for Caesar within three months. Since all her architects are either busy otherwise or too conservative in style, this ambivalent honor falls to Edifis. He is to build the palace and be covered in gold or, if not, his fate is to be eaten by crocodiles. Edifis calls upon an old friend to help him out: The fabulous Druid Getafix from Gaul, who brews a fantastic potion that gives supernatural strength. In order to help and protect the old Druid, Asterix and Obelix accompany him on his journey to Egypt. When Julius Caesar gets wind of the project succeeding, he has the building site attacked by his troops in order to win the bet and not lose face. But just like the local pirates, he hasn't counted on Asterix and Obelix.

FamilyFantasyComedyAdventure
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Asterix at the Olympic Games poster

Asterix at the Olympic Games

20081h 56m2.6
Director: Thomas Langmann
Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Clovis Cornillac, José Garcia, Franck Dubosc, Stéphane Rousseau

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.

FantasyAdventureComedyFamily
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Asterix & Obelix: God Save Britannia poster

Asterix & Obelix: God Save Britannia

20121h 50m2.5
Director: Laurent Tirard
Cast: Édouard Baer, Gérard Depardieu, Guillaume Gallienne, Vincent Lacoste, Valérie Lemercier

Asterix crosses the channel to help second-cousin Anticlimax face down Julius Caesar and invading Romans.

FamilyAdventureComedy
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Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom poster

Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom

20231h 52m2.3
Director: Guillaume Canet
Cast: Guillaume Canet, Gilles Lellouche, Vincent Cassel, Jonathan Cohen, Julie Chen

Gallic heroes and forever friends Asterix and Obelix journey to China to help Princess Sa See save the Empress and her land from a nefarious prince.

FamilyComedyAdventure