Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom
Seen it?2023 | 111 min | Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a weak 4.8 out of 10 from audiences, middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesWeak
4.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$72 million worldwide on a $72 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 89K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Guillaume Canet
- Guillaume CanetAstérix
- Gilles LelloucheObélix
- Vincent CasselJules César
- Jonathan CohenGraindemaïs
- Julie ChenPrincesse Fu Yi
- Leanna CheaTat Han
- Marion CotillardCléopâtre / Bibine
- José GarciaBiopix
- Zlatan IbrahimovićAntivirus
- Manu PayetRi Qi Qi