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Asterix at the Olympic Games

2008

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.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Broad comedy and fantasy adventure suit many younger viewers, but repeated slapstick peril, villainous schemes, mild innuendo, and some intense competition may be better for children around 8 and older. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The film is based on a well-known comic franchise, but the story itself is not primarily an advertisement for products or brands.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild insults and character name-calling are present, consistent with the comedic tone.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

The central story motivation is helping Alafolix win Princess Irina's love and marry her, with courtship and relationship material throughout.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild tension involving the antagonists, but the tone remains light and comedic throughout.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Contains occasional light innuendo and physical humor typical of the Asterix film style.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Fantasy magic-potion use and mild banquet drinking references may appear, but substance use is not a major focus and is not presented as realistic drug use.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent cartoonish fights, chases, athletic mishaps and comic attacks involving Romans and competitors; violence is exaggerated and rarely consequential.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters face competition, danger and villainous plots with persistence and bravery, generally in a humorous adventure style.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Magic, inventive schemes, unusual athletic challenges and the imaginative comic-book world encourage playful fantasy and problem-solving.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The story includes Gaulish, Roman and Greek characters, but cultural groups are often presented through broad comic stereotypes rather than deep representation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The Olympic and Roman-Greek setting may spark interest in classical history, but teaching facts is incidental rather than the film's purpose.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

The heroes work to support their friend and show loyalty and cooperation, despite frequent comic quarrels and mischief.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Friendship, loyalty, fair competition and helping others are valued, while cheating, selfish ambition and political scheming are treated negatively.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Asterix and Obelix are loyal and resourceful, though their comic rule-breaking and the heroes' rough methods are not models of perfect conduct.

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  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in Asterix at the Olympic Games would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Asterix at the Olympic Games, and what caused that change?
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