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Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom (2023)

4.8/10 · 1,208 votes 1h 51m pg ComedyFantasyAdventureFamily

#202 of 202 films from 2023 #2845 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Guillaume Canet · Written by Guillaume Canet, Philippe Mechelen, Julien Hervé

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Overview

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.

Cast

Guillaume Canetas Astérix
Gilles Lelloucheas Obélix
Vincent Casselas Jules César
Jonathan Cohenas Graindemaïs
Julie Chenas Princesse Fu Yi
Leanna Cheaas Tat Han
Marion Cotillardas Cléopâtre / Bibine
José Garciaas Biopix
Manu Payetas Ri Qi Qi
Ramzy Bediaas Epidemaïs
Bun-hay Meanas Deng Tsin Qin
Linh-Dan Phamas L'Impératrice
Pierre Richardas Panoramix
Gérard Darmonas Le narrateur (voice)

Facts

Release dateFebruary 1, 2023
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) — about the same as the 2023 average of 113 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Family
Original titleAstérix & Obélix : L'Empire du Milieu
LanguageFR
Budget$72,000,000
Box office$46,497,678 (0.6× budget)
IMDbtt11210390

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Questions

How long is Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom?
Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom worth watching?
TMDB users give it 4.8/10 across 1,208 votes, which places it #202 of 202 films released in 2023 in this index (top 0%) and #2845 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom?
Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom was directed by Guillaume Canet. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Tell No One (2006), Little White Lies (2010), Little White Lies 2 (2019).
Who stars in Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom?
Guillaume Canet as Astérix; Gilles Lellouche as Obélix; Vincent Cassel as Jules César; Jonathan Cohen as Graindemaïs; Julie Chen as Princesse Fu Yi; Leanna Chea as Tat Han.
What is Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/85054.

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