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Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008)

5.2/10 · 2,135 votes 1h 56m nr ComedyFantasyAdventureFamily

#210 of 219 films from 2008 #2801 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Thomas Langmann, Frédéric Forestier · Written by Thomas Langmann, René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo, Alexandre Charlot

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Overview

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.

Cast

Gérard Depardieuas Obélix
Clovis Cornillacas Astérix
José Garciaas Couverdepus
Franck Duboscas Assurancetourix
Stéphane Rousseauas Alafolix
Jean-Pierre Casselas Panoramix
Mónica Cruzas Esmeralda
Alain Delonas Jules César
Benoît Poelvoordeas Brutus
Vanessa Hessleras Princess Irina
Michael Herbigas Pasunmotdeplus
Santiago Seguraas Doktormabus
Bouli Lannersas King Aderlas
Adriana Karembeuas Madame Methusalix

Facts

Release dateJanuary 25, 2008
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) — longer as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Family
Original titleAstérix aux Jeux olympiques
LanguageFR
Budget$97,250,400
Box office$131,856,927 (1.4× budget)
IMDbtt0463872

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Questions

How long is Asterix at the Olympic Games?
Asterix at the Olympic Games runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Asterix at the Olympic Games worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.2/10 across 2,135 votes, which places it #210 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 5%) and #2801 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Asterix at the Olympic Games?
Asterix at the Olympic Games was directed by Thomas Langmann, Frédéric Forestier.
Who stars in Asterix at the Olympic Games?
Gérard Depardieu as Obélix; Clovis Cornillac as Astérix; José Garcia as Couverdepus; Franck Dubosc as Assurancetourix; Stéphane Rousseau as Alafolix; Jean-Pierre Cassel as Panoramix.
What is Asterix at the Olympic Games rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Asterix at the Olympic Games?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/65733.

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