Best 2003 Movies

The Best 2003 picks on 123movies take you straight back — stream the top movies of 2003 in full HD, no sign-up hassle. From epic drama to clever thrillers and early-2000s crowd-pleasers, this batch delivers the vibe. These films didn’t just entertain — they defined the mood. Rewind to ’03 — only on 123movies.

If Only If Only
If Only
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In this romantic drama directed by Gil Junger, the story follows a young couple, Ian and Samantha, portrayed by Paul Nicholls and Jennifer Love Hewitt, as they navigate the complexities…

The Butterfly Effect The Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect
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In this thought-provoking thriller, Evan Treborn, played by Ashton Kutcher, discovers he can travel back in time to alter significant moments in his life. As he attempts to fix past…

Big Fish Big Fish
Big Fish
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This fantastical film, directed by Tim Burton, weaves a tapestry of tall tales and heartfelt moments as it explores the strained relationship between a father and his son. The story…

Monster Monster
Monster
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Directed by Patty Jenkins, this gripping film delves into the life of Aileen Wuornos, a woman who turns to prostitution and eventually becomes a serial killer. Charlize Theron delivers a…

Cold Mountain Cold Mountain
Cold Mountain
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Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this film follows the journey of a wounded Confederate soldier, Inman, played by Jude Law, as he makes his way back…

House of Sand and Fog House of Sand and Fog
House of Sand and Fog
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In this gripping drama, a young woman finds herself in a desperate struggle to reclaim her family home after it is mistakenly auctioned off due to a bureaucratic error. The…

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Mou gaan dou III Jung gik mou gaan
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Infernal Affairs III, a Hong Kong crime thriller from 2003, is directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak. This film is the third entry in the Infernal Affairs series, serving…

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The Last Samurai The Last Samurai
The Last Samurai
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Set in the late 19th century, this film follows the journey of Captain Nathan Algren, played by Tom Cruise, a disillusioned American military officer hired to train the Japanese army…

The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King
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In this epic conclusion to a legendary trilogy, the forces of good and evil clash in a final battle for the fate of Middle-earth. As Frodo and Sam continue their…

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
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Set during the Napoleonic Wars, this epic maritime adventure follows the determined Captain Jack Aubrey, played by Russell Crowe, as he commands the HMS Surprise on a mission to capture…

Radio Radio
Radio
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Set in a small South Carolina town, this heartwarming drama follows the relationship between a high school football coach, played by Ed Harris, and a young man with an intellectual…

Brother Bear Brother Bear
Brother Bear
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Set in a breathtaking prehistoric landscape, this animated film follows the transformative journey of a young Inuit boy named Kenai, who is magically turned into a bear. As he embarks…

Mystic River Mystic River
Mystic River
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Directed by Clint Eastwood, this gripping drama delves into the lives of three childhood friends whose paths diverge after a traumatic event. Years later, they are reunited by a murder…

Kill Bill Vol 1 Kill Bill Vol 1
Kill Bill Vol 1
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In this action-packed film, a former assassin, known as “The Bride,” embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance against her former colleagues who betrayed her. The narrative unfolds with a…

Runaway Jury Runaway Jury
Runaway Jury
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In this gripping legal thriller, a high-stakes court case unfolds involving a widow suing a powerful gun manufacturer after her husband’s tragic death. The film delves into the intricate world…

Oldboy Oldboy
Oldboy
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A gripping South Korean neo-noir thriller directed by Park Chan-wook, this film follows the harrowing journey of Oh Dae-su, played by Choi Min-sik, who is inexplicably imprisoned for 15 years…

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Infernal Affairs II Infernal Affairs II
Infernal Affairs II
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Set in the gritty underworld of Hong Kong, this prequel delves into the complex backstories of the characters from the original film, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the blurred…

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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring
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This contemplative film, directed by Kim Ki-duk, unfolds in a serene monastery floating on a lake, where a young monk is mentored by an elder through the cycles of life….

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Secondhand Lions Secondhand Lions
Secondhand Lions
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In this heartwarming tale, a young boy named Walter is sent to live with his eccentric great-uncles on their Texas farm. As Walter uncovers the truth behind his uncles’ mysterious…

Saints and Soldiers Saints and Soldiers
Saints and Soldiers
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Set against the backdrop of World War II, this film follows a group of American soldiers who find themselves trapped behind enemy lines after the Malmedy Massacre. As they navigate…

Touching the Void Touching the Void
Touching the Void
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Directed by Kevin Macdonald, this gripping documentary-drama recounts the harrowing true story of two climbers, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, as they attempt to conquer the perilous Siula Grande in…

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi
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In this 2003 film, a blind masseur and master swordsman wanders into a small town plagued by warring gangs and corrupt officials. As he becomes embroiled in the local conflict,…

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Coffee and Cigarettes Coffee and Cigarettes
Coffee and Cigarettes
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Directed by Jim Jarmusch, this film is a collection of eleven vignettes that revolve around conversations over coffee and cigarettes. Each segment features a unique set of characters, including notable…

21 Grams 21 Grams
21 Grams
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Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, this intense drama weaves together the lives of three individuals following a tragic accident, exploring themes of loss, redemption, and the interconnectedness of human experiences….

Matchstick Men Matchstick Men
Matchstick Men
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Directed by Ridley Scott, this film follows the life of Roy Waller, a con artist with obsessive-compulsive disorder, played by Nicolas Cage. Roy’s life takes an unexpected turn when he…

Calendar Girls Calendar Girls
Calendar Girls
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In this heartwarming comedy-drama directed by Nigel Cole, a group of middle-aged women from a small Yorkshire village decide to raise money for a local hospital by posing nude for…

Open Range Open Range
Open Range
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Set in the American West, this film follows the journey of two cattlemen, played by Kevin Costner and Robert Duvall, who find themselves embroiled in a violent conflict with a…

Thirteen Thirteen
Thirteen
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Directed by Catherine Hardwicke, this gripping drama explores the tumultuous journey of a thirteen-year-old girl named Tracy, played by Evan Rachel Wood, as she navigates the challenges of adolescence. The…

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Seabiscuit Seabiscuit
Seabiscuit
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Set during the Great Depression, this film tells the inspiring true story of an undersized racehorse and his unlikely team, including a jockey, a trainer, and a businessman, who come…

Sky Blue Sky Blue
Sky Blue
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Set in a dystopian future, this animated film explores the stark divide between the privileged inhabitants of a high-tech city and the struggling survivors in the polluted wastelands outside. The…

Veronica Guerin Veronica Guerin
Veronica Guerin
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In this gripping drama directed by Joel Schumacher, Cate Blanchett delivers a powerful performance as a fearless journalist who takes on the dangerous world of Dublin’s drug trade. The film…

Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl
Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl
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In this swashbuckling adventure directed by Gore Verbinski, audiences are introduced to the charismatic and eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp, who embarks on a quest to reclaim…

High Tension High Tension
High Tension
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In this intense French horror film directed by Alexandre Aja, two college friends, Marie and Alex, retreat to a secluded farmhouse for a quiet weekend getaway. Their peaceful escape is…

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Soldier’s Girl Soldier’s Girl
Soldier’s Girl
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“Soldier’s Girl” is a poignant film based on real events at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. It narrates the emotional and tragic tale of soldier Barry Winchell, whose deep affection for Calpernia…

The Italian Job The Italian Job
The Italian Job
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In this thrilling heist film directed by F. Gary Gray, a team of skilled thieves plans an elaborate gold heist in Venice, only to be betrayed by one of their…

Finding Nemo Finding Nemo
Finding Nemo
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In this animated adventure, a timid clownfish named Marlin embarks on a daring journey across the ocean to find his missing son, Nemo. Along the way, he is joined by…

Swimming Pool Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
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Directed by François Ozon, this psychological thriller stars Charlotte Rampling and Ludivine Sagnier. The film follows a British crime novelist who retreats to her publisher’s French country home to seek…

Dogville Dogville
Dogville
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Set in a small, isolated town during the Great Depression, this film follows the story of Grace, a mysterious woman on the run, played by Nicole Kidman. As she seeks…

11:14 11:14
11:14
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In this cleverly constructed thriller, a series of seemingly unrelated events converge around a pivotal moment in a small town, revealing the interconnected lives of its residents. The film features…

Evil Evil
Evil
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Set in the 1950s, this Swedish drama follows a troubled teenager, Erik Ponti, who is sent to a prestigious boarding school after being expelled for violent behavior. The school, however,…

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Genre: Best 2003, Drama
Under The Tuscan Sun Under The Tuscan Sun
Under The Tuscan Sun
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In this romantic drama directed by Audrey Wells, Diane Lane stars as Frances Mayes, a writer who impulsively buys a villa in Tuscany following a painful divorce. The film explores…

Identity Identity
Identity
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In this psychological thriller directed by James Mangold, a group of strangers find themselves stranded at a desolate Nevada motel during a violent storm. As the night unfolds, they discover…

Memories of Murder Memories of Murder
Memories of Murder
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Set in a small South Korean province during the late 1980s, this gripping crime drama follows two detectives as they grapple with a series of brutal murders. The film stars…

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Holes Holes
Holes
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In this 2003 film directed by Andrew Davis, a young boy named Stanley Yelnats, played by Shia LaBeouf, is sent to a juvenile detention camp in the desert where he…

Love Comes Softly Love Comes Softly
Love Comes Softly
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In this heartwarming tale set in the American frontier, a young widow finds herself in a marriage of convenience with a kind-hearted widower, as they both navigate the challenges of…

The Life of David Gale The Life of David Gale
The Life of David Gale
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In this gripping drama directed by Alan Parker, Kevin Spacey stars as a former philosophy professor and anti-death penalty activist who finds himself on death row for the murder of…

Old School Old School
Old School
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Directed by Todd Phillips, this 2003 comedy follows three disillusioned friends, played by Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, and Vince Vaughn, who attempt to relive their college glory days by starting…

Genre: Best 2003, Comedy
Good Bye Lenin! Good Bye Lenin!
Good Bye Lenin!
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Set in East Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall, this film follows a young man, played by Daniel Brühl, who goes to great lengths to protect his mother…

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The Station Agent The Station Agent
The Station Agent
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In this 2003 film directed by Tom McCarthy, the story follows Finbar McBride, a reclusive man with dwarfism, who seeks solitude in an abandoned train depot in rural New Jersey….

The United States of Leland The United States of Leland
The United States of Leland
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In this thought-provoking drama, a young man named Leland is arrested for a shocking crime that leaves his community in turmoil. As the story unfolds, the film delves into the…

Ong-bak Ong-bak
Ong-bak
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In this thrilling martial arts film, a young fighter embarks on a dangerous journey to retrieve a stolen sacred artifact from his village. The movie showcases the incredible physical prowess…

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The Cooler The Cooler
The Cooler
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In this 2003 film directed by Wayne Kramer, the story revolves around Bernie Lootz, a man with notoriously bad luck who works at a Las Vegas casino as a “cooler,”…