Movie · 1986
Is Asterix in Britain based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Asterix in Britain is based on the comic Asterix in Britain by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo (1966).
Asterix in Britain is book 8 of the Asterix series.
The movie was released in 1986.
The comic behind Asterix in Britain
Asterix in Britain
Comic by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo · first published 1966 · 48 pages
Asterix: books in order
- L'Empire du Milieu (2023) · adapted
- Asterix the Gaul (1961) · adapted
- Asterix and Cleopatra (1965) · adapted
- Asterix and the Big Fight (1966) · adapted
- Asterix in Britain (1966)
- Asterix and the Normans (1967) · adapted
- Asterix at the Olympic Games (1968) · adapted
- The Mansions of the Gods (1971) · adapted
- Asterix and the Great Crossing (1975) · adapted
Common questions
Is Asterix in Britain based on a book?
Yes. Asterix in Britain is based on the comic Asterix in Britain by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo (1966).
Who wrote the book Asterix in Britain is based on?
Asterix in Britain was written by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo and first published in 1966.
Is Asterix in Britain part of a series?
Yes, it is book 8 in the Asterix series (9 books listed below in reading order).
How long is the book?
Asterix in Britain is about 48 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Asterix in Britain before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of René Goscinny's books
- Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (film, 2002)
- Asterix at the Olympic Games (film, 2008)
- Asterix and Obelix: God Save Britannia (film, 2012)
- Asterix: The Land of the Gods (film, 2014)
- Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (film, 2018)
- The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (film, 1976)