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 7.0 1h 32min
If Only
IMDb: 7
1h 32min

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 7.6 1h 53min
The Butterfly Effect
IMDb: 7.6
1h 53min

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 8.0 2h 5min
Big Fish
IMDb: 8
2h 5min

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…

Cold Mountain Cold Mountain 7.2 2h 34min
Cold Mountain
IMDb: 7.2
2h 34min

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…

Monster Monster 7.3 1h 49min
Monster
IMDb: 7.3
1h 49min

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…

House of Sand and Fog House of Sand and Fog 7.5 2h 6min
House of Sand and Fog
IMDb: 7.5
2h 6min

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…

Mou gaan dou III Jung gik mou gaan Mou gaan dou III Jung gik mou gaan 6.8 1h 58min
Mou gaan dou III Jung gik mou gaan
IMDb: 6.8
1h 58min

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 7.8 2h 34min
The Last Samurai
IMDb: 7.8
2h 34min

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 9.0 3h 21min
The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King
IMDb: 9
3h 21min

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 7.5 2h 18min
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
IMDb: 7.5
2h 18min

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 6.9 1h 49min
Radio
IMDb: 6.9
1h 49min

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 6.9 1h 25min
Brother Bear
IMDb: 6.9
1h 25min

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…

Kill Bill Vol 1 Kill Bill Vol 1 8.2 1h 51min
Kill Bill Vol 1
IMDb: 8.2
1h 51min

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 7.1 2h 7min
Runaway Jury
IMDb: 7.1
2h 7min

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…

Mystic River Mystic River 7.9 2h 18min
Mystic River
IMDb: 7.9
2h 18min

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…

Infernal Affairs II Infernal Affairs II 7.2 1h 59min
Infernal Affairs II
IMDb: 7.2
1h 59min

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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Oldboy Oldboy 8.3 2min
Oldboy
IMDb: 8.3
2min

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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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring 8.0 1h 43min
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring
IMDb: 8
1h 43min

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 7.5 1h 49min
Secondhand Lions
IMDb: 7.5
1h 49min

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 6.7 1h 30min
Saints and Soldiers
IMDb: 6.7
1h 30min

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…

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi 7.4 1h 56min
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi
IMDb: 7.4
1h 56min

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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21 Grams 21 Grams 7.6 2h 4min
21 Grams
IMDb: 7.6
2h 4min

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….

Coffee and Cigarettes Coffee and Cigarettes 7.0 1h 35min
Coffee and Cigarettes
IMDb: 7
1h 35min

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…

Touching the Void Touching the Void 7.9 1h 46min
Touching the Void
IMDb: 7.9
1h 46min

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…

Calendar Girls Calendar Girls 6.9 1h 48min
Calendar Girls
IMDb: 6.9
1h 48min

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…

Matchstick Men Matchstick Men 7.3 1h 56min
Matchstick Men
IMDb: 7.3
1h 56min

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…

Open Range Open Range 7.4 2h 19min
Open Range
IMDb: 7.4
2h 19min

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 6.8 1h 40min
Thirteen
IMDb: 6.8
1h 40min

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…

Genre: Best 2003, Drama
Seabiscuit Seabiscuit 7.3 2h 20min
Seabiscuit
IMDb: 7.3
2h 20min

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 6.6 1h 26min
Sky Blue
IMDb: 6.6
1h 26min

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 6.8 1h 38min
Veronica Guerin
IMDb: 6.8
1h 38min

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 8.1 2h 23min
Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl
IMDb: 8.1
2h 23min

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 6.7 1h 31min
High Tension
IMDb: 6.7
1h 31min

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 7.8 1h 52min
Soldier’s Girl
IMDb: 7.8
1h 52min

“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…

Finding Nemo Finding Nemo 8.2 1h 40min
Finding Nemo
IMDb: 8.2
1h 40min

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…

The Italian Job The Italian Job 7.0 1h 51min
The Italian Job
IMDb: 7
1h 51min

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…

Dogville Dogville 8.0 2h 51min
Dogville
IMDb: 8
2h 51min

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…

Swimming Pool Swimming Pool 6.7 1h 42min
Swimming Pool
IMDb: 6.7
1h 42min

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…

11:14 11:14 7.1 1h 26min
11:14
IMDb: 7.1
1h 26min

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 7.7 1h 53min
Evil
IMDb: 7.7
1h 53min

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 6.7 1h 53min
Under The Tuscan Sun
IMDb: 6.7
1h 53min

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 7.3 1h 30min
Identity
IMDb: 7.3
1h 30min

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 8.1 2h 12min
Memories of Murder
IMDb: 8.1
2h 12min

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 7.0 1h 57min
Holes
IMDb: 7
1h 57min

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 7.2 1h 28min
Love Comes Softly
IMDb: 7.2
1h 28min

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…

Old School Old School 7.0 1h 28min
Old School
IMDb: 7
1h 28min

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
The Life of David Gale The Life of David Gale 7.5 2h 10min
The Life of David Gale
IMDb: 7.5
2h 10min

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…

Good Bye Lenin! Good Bye Lenin! 7.7 2h 1min
Good Bye Lenin!
IMDb: 7.7
2h 1min

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 7.6 1h 29min
The Station Agent
IMDb: 7.6
1h 29min

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….

Ong-bak Ong-bak 7.1 1h 45min
Ong-bak
IMDb: 7.1
1h 45min

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 United States of Leland The United States of Leland 6.9 1h 48min
The United States of Leland
IMDb: 6.9
1h 48min

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…

The Cooler The Cooler 6.9 1h 41min
The Cooler
IMDb: 6.9
1h 41min

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,”…