Asterix and Cleopatra (1968)

PG-13 • Drama • 1h 12m

Worldview Explicit/Romantic Violence

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Overview

To save a desperate architect from Cleopatra's sacred crocodiles, Asterix and his friends travel to Egypt to help construct a magnificent palace in record time.

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In this vibrant 1968 animated adaptation of the classic comic, the grandiosity of the ancient world becomes a playground for a lighthearted clash of egos, empires, and unlikely friendships. When Queen Cleopatra wagers with Julius Caesar that her subjects can build a magnificent palace in a mere three months, she thrusts the inept architect Edifis into a life-or-death race against time. Desperate to avoid becoming crocodile fodder, Edifis recruits the formidable Gauls—Asterix, Obelix, and the druid Getafix—whose legendary magic potion holds the key to accelerating the construction. What follows is a colorful, musically infused journey that gently satirizes imperial hubris while celebrating the power of loyalty, cooperation, and the simple virtues of the underdog standing firm against oppressive superpowers.