Most Popular Feature Films Released In 2003
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21 Grams
(2003) A freak accident brings together a critically ill mathematician (Penn), a grieving mother (Watts) and a born-again ex-con (Del Toro). Dir: Alejandro González Iñárritu With: Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Naomi Watts Crime | Drama | Thriller |
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(2003) The former Fellowship of the Ring prepare for the final battle for Middle Earth, while Frodo & Sam approach Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring. Dir: Peter Jackson With: Viggo Mortensen, Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen Action | Adventure | Fantasy |
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
(2003) Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead. Dir: Gore Verbinski With: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom Action | Adventure | Fantasy |
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The Matrix Reloaded
(2003) Neo and the rebel leaders estimate that they have 72 hours until 250,000 probes discover Zion and destroy it and its inhabitants. During this, Neo must decide how he can save Trinity from a dark fate in his dreams. Dir: The Wachowski Brothers, The Wachowski Brothers With: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller |
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Big Fish
(2003) A story about a son trying to learn more about his dying father by reliving stories and myths his father told him about himself. Dir: Tim Burton With: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Fantasy |
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Kill Bill: Vol. 1
(2003) The Bride wakes up after a long coma. The baby that she carried before entering the coma is gone. The only thing on her mind is to have revenge on the assassination team that betrayed her - a team she was once part of. Dir: Quentin Tarantino With: Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah Crime | Drama | Thriller |
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Finding Nemo
(2003) A father-son underwater adventure featuring Nemo, a boy clownfish, stolen from his coral reef home. His timid father must then travel to Sydney and search Sydney Harbour to find Nemo. Dir: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich With: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family |
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Mystic River
(2003) With a childhood tragedy that overshadowed their lives, three men are reunited by circumstance when one loses a daughter. Dir: Clint Eastwood With: Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller |
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Oldboy
(2003) After being kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must find his captor in 5 days. Dir: Chan-wook Park With: Min-sik Choi, Ji-tae Yu, Hye-jeong Kang Action | Drama | Mystery | Thriller |
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Old School
(2003) Three men are disenchanted with life and try to recapture their college days. Dir: Todd Phillips With: Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrell Comedy |








