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2003 Movies

Take a nostalgic look back at the top movies of 2003, celebrating the films, directors and actors that defined the year and left a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.

2003 Academy Awards

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Written by: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Starring: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom
Country: New Zealand
Outline: The final battle for Middle-earth begins as Frodo and Sam approach Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring, while Aragorn leads the forces of good against Sauron's army.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Written by: Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Starring: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush, Jack Davenport, Jonathan Pryce
Country: United States of America
Outline: Captain Jack Sparrow teams up with blacksmith Will Turner to rescue Elizabeth Swann from cursed pirates led by Captain Barbossa.
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The Last Samurai
Written by: John Logan, Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
Directed by: Edward Zwick
Starring: Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly, Tony Goldwyn, Hiroyuki Sanada, Koyuki Kato
Country: United States of America
Outline: In 1876, former U.S. Army Captain Nathan Algren is hired to train the Imperial Japanese Army, only to be captured by samurai rebels and drawn into their world. As he becomes immersed in their culture, Algren faces a profound internal conflict between his past and his evolving beliefs.
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X2
Written by: Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris, David Hayter
Directed by: Bryan Singer
Starring: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, Bruce Davison, Anna Paquin
Country: United States of America
Outline: The X-Men face a new adversary, Colonel William Stryker, who seeks to eliminate all mutants. As they confront this threat, alliances are tested, and the team must unite to prevent a catastrophic war.
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The Matrix Reloaded
Written by: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, David Mitchell, John Gaeta
Directed by: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Jada Pinkett Smith, Monica Bellucci, Harold Perrineau, Lambert Wilson, Bruce Spence, Anthony Wong, Collin Chou
Country: United States of America
Outline: Neo continues his journey to understand his powers as 'The One' and to confront the machines threatening humanity. Alongside his allies, he delves deeper into the mysteries of the Matrix.
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Bruce Almighty
Written by: Steve Koren, Mark O'Keefe, Steve Oedekerk
Directed by: Tom Shadyac
Starring: Jim Carrey, Jennifer Aniston, Morgan Freeman, Steve Carell, Catherine Bell, Philip Baker Hall, Lisa Ann Walter, John Michaelson, Michael McKean, Paul Satterfield
Country: United States of America
Outline: A frustrated TV reporter, Bruce Nolan, is granted divine powers by God to see if he can do a better job. As he experiences the challenges of omnipotence, he learns valuable lessons about life and faith.
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The Matrix Revolutions
Written by: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, David Mitchell, John Gaeta
Directed by: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Jada Pinkett Smith, Monica Bellucci, Harold Perrineau, Lambert Wilson, Bruce Spence, Anthony Wong, Collin Chou
Country: United States of America
Outline: The final battle between humans and machines looms as Neo and his allies prepare for a decisive confrontation. The fate of both worlds hangs in the balance as they face their ultimate challenge.
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Bad Boys II
Written by: Ron Shelton, Jerry Stahl
Directed by: Michael Bay
Starring: Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Jordi Mollà, Gabrielle Union, Peter Stormare, Theresa Randle, Joe Pantoliano
Country: United States of America
Outline: Detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett investigate the flow of illegal ecstasy into Miami, leading them into a dangerous confrontation with drug lord Johnny Tapia. Amidst the chaos, their partnership is tested as Mike's secret relationship with Marcus's sister, Syd, is revealed.
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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Written by: John Brancato, Michael Ferris
Directed by: Jonathan Mostow
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl, Claire Danes, Kristanna Loken
Country: United States of America
Outline: Ten years after the events of 'Terminator 2,' John Connor is living off the grid when Skynet sends a new Terminator, the T-X, back in time to eliminate his future allies. The Resistance responds by sending a reprogrammed T-800 to protect John and his future wife, Kate Brewster.
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Oldboy
Written by: Garon Tsuchiya, Nobuaki Minegishi, Hwang Jo-yun
Directed by: Chan-wook Park
Starring: Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jeong
Country: Korea, Republic of
Outline: After being kidnapped and imprisoned for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must track down his captor in five days.
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Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
Written by: Abbas Tyrewala
Directed by: Rajkumar Hirani
Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Gracy Singh, Boman Irani, Sunil Dutt, Rohini Hattangadi
Country: India
Outline: A gangster sets out to fulfill his father's dream of becoming a doctor.
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Memories of Murder
Written by: Joon-ho Bong, Shim Sung-bo
Directed by: Joon-ho Bong
Starring: Song Kang-ho, Kim Sang-kyung
Country: Korea, Republic of
Outline: In 1986, two detectives investigate a series of brutal murders in a small South Korean province. Their efforts are hindered by inadequate forensic technology and differing investigative methods.
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Mystic River
Written by: Brian Helgeland
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon
Country: United States of America
Outline: Three childhood friends are reunited by a tragedy that brings them back to their hometown, where they confront their past and the events that have shaped their lives.
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Big Fish
Written by: John August
Directed by: Tim Burton
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup
Country: United States of America
Outline: A son tries to learn more about his dying father by piecing together the stories he has been told about his life.
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Dogville
Written by: Lars von Trier
Directed by: Lars von Trier
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Paul Bettany, Lauren Bacall
Country: Denmark
Outline: A mysterious woman named Grace seeks refuge in the small town of Dogville, where the townspeople's hospitality soon turns into exploitation.
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The Return
Written by: Andrey Zvyagintsev, Oleg Negin
Directed by: Andrey Zvyagintsev
Starring: Vladimir Garin, Ivan Dobronravov, Konstantin Lavronenko
Country: Russian Federation
Outline: Two brothers embark on a journey with their estranged father, leading to a series of events that challenge their understanding of family and trust.
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Kal Ho Naa Ho
Written by: Karan Johar, Niranjan Iyengar
Directed by: Nikkhil Advani
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Saif Ali Khan, Jaya Bachchan
Country: India
Outline: Naina, an introverted, perpetually depressed girl's life changes when she meets Aman. But Aman has a secret of his own which changes their lives forever.
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3 Deewarein
Written by: Nagesh Kukunoor
Directed by: Nagesh Kukunoor
Starring: Juhi Chawla, Nagesh Kukunoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Jackie Shroff, Gulshan Grover, Sujata Mehta
Country: India
Outline: The story of a documentary movie-maker who films the reformation story of three hardened criminals within the prison walls - and in the process, finds redemption in her own life.
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Lost in Translation
Written by: Sofia Coppola
Directed by: Sofia Coppola
Starring: Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi, Anna Faris, Fumihiro Hayashi, Akiko Takeshita
Country: United States of America
Outline: A faded movie star and a neglected young woman form an unlikely bond after crossing paths in Tokyo.
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