Asterix At The Olympic Games English Dub ✰ [ ESSENTIAL ]
The 2008 live-action film Asterix at the Olympic Games (Astérix aux Jeux Olympiques) remains a significant entry in the iconic French franchise, notable for its massive budget, star-studded cameos, and complex history with English-language versions. Movie Overview and Plot
Finding the English-dubbed version of Asterix at the Olympic Games asterix at the olympic games english dub
The following platforms currently host the 2008 live-action film. Note that most listings specify English Subtitles with the original French audio track. Amazon.com Amazon Prime Video The 2008 live-action film Asterix at the Olympic
Pro Tip: Do not confuse this with the 2014 animated film Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods, which has an entirely different English dub (and is excellent). DVD/Blu-ray (Region 2 – UK/Europe): The most common
2. The Star-Studded Cast of the English Dub
One of the first things you’ll notice about the Asterix at the Olympic Games English dub is the sheer star power. This wasn’t a cheap, by-the-numbers voiceover. The producers clearly wanted to replicate the success of Mission Cleopatra in English markets by hiring recognizable, often comedic, British and American actors.
The plot loosely adapts the original comic of the same name. The story follows the indomitable Gaulish village as they travel to ancient Greece to compete in the Olympic Games. Their goal? To help their young friend, Lovesix (a new character), win the Games so he can marry the beautiful Greek princess Irina, who is also pursued by the scheming Brutus (son of Julius Caesar). Naturally, the Gauls use their magic potion to dominate the competition, leading to political intrigue, hilarious misunderstandings, and a final chariot race.
- DVD/Blu-ray (Region 2 – UK/Europe): The most common way to find the English dub is on the UK DVD release. Look for the UK edition distributed by Pathé. This disc includes the English dub as a selectable audio track (usually listed as "English 5.1").
- US Release: The film never received a wide theatrical or major DVD release in the United States. It is considered a Region 0 import.
- Streaming: Availability fluctuates. Amazon Prime Video and other services in the UK often carry the English dub. In the US, you may only find the French version with English subtitles.
- YouTube/Physical Imports: Your best bet is to search eBay or Amazon UK for "Asterix at the Olympic Games English DVD" and ensure the back cover lists “English” as an audio option.