Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002)
Kernel Score: 85% · 3,733 ratings
Genres: Family, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
Released: 2002-01-30
Runtime: 108 minutes
Is Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra worth watching?
Worth watching. The French live-action Asterix comedy where Cleopatra bets she can build a palace in three months. It's fast, silly and packed with puns and spoofs, and it's the best of the live-action Asterix films.
Watch it if you
- like broad, jokey comedy that kids and adults both enjoy
- know the Asterix comics and want a lively adaptation
- enjoy ancient-world spoofs
Skip it if you
- dislike silly slapstick
- expect wit that translates without effort; some jokes are very French
Best for: Silly family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
History's favorite Gauls assist Queen Cleopatra when she wagers that the Egyptian people can build a palace for Julius Caesar in just three months.
Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra is a lighthearted family comedy-adventure featuring the beloved Gauls, with a good-natured, slapstick tone.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Comedic, slapstick brawls typical of the Asterix stories, played for laughs.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra
If you liked Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Asterix and Cleopatra (1968) — 78%: The classic animated version of the same Cleopatra story.
- The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976) — 81%: Another animated Asterix adventure with the same cheek.
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) — 89%: A comedy that mocks history with relentless silliness.
- The Princess Bride (1987) — 85%: Adventure comedy for the whole family with sharp jokes.
- The Prince of Egypt (1998) — 82%: An animated ancient Egypt adventure, with a more serious tone.
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) — 78%: Colourful comic fantasy with an eccentric lead.
Director
Cast
- Gérard Depardieu as Obélix
- Christian Clavier as Astérix
- Jamel Debbouze as Numérobis
- Monica Bellucci as Cléopâtre
- Alain Chabat as Jules César
- Claude Rich as Panoramix
- Gérard Darmon as Amonbofils
- Édouard Baer as Otis
- Dieudonné as Caius Céplus
- Mouss Diouf as Baba, pirate lookout
Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra FAQ
Is Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra worth watching?
Worth watching. The French live-action Asterix comedy where Cleopatra bets she can build a palace in three months. It's fast, silly and packed with puns and spoofs, and it's the best of the live-action Asterix films.
Where can I watch Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra?
In the US you can stream Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra is a lighthearted family comedy-adventure featuring the beloved Gauls, with a good-natured, slapstick tone.
What movies are like Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra?
If you liked Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, try Asterix and Cleopatra, The Twelve Tasks of Asterix, Monty Python and the Holy Grail and The Princess Bride.