Asterix and Cleopatra (1968)

Popular animated hero Asterix and his faithful sidekick Obelix travel to ancient Egypt to help Cleopatra build a new summer home. Cleopatra and Julius Caesar have made a bet, with Caesar wagering the project cannot be completed in a few weeks time. With the help of a magic potion, Asterix comes to the rescue of the Queen of the Nile as Caesar and an angry architect plot against them.

Genres: Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy

What to watch after Asterix and Cleopatra

• The Cabbage Soup (1981) — Same subject: village
• The Gendarme of Saint-Tropez (1964)
• Fantasia 2000 (1999) — Two steps away in the credits
• The Aristocats (1970) — Same feel: fun, whimsical
• La Cage aux Folles (1978)
• Le Magnifique (1973)