Best Sci-Fi Films of 2003: Time Changer, X2, and More Cosmic Adventures

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1 ProgramMovie · 2003 · 7m · Science Fiction, AnimationWhile engaged in a samurai sword fight, Cis and Duo contemplate escaping reality. This short is part of the Animatrix collection of animated stories set within the Matrix universe.TMDB 6.8
2 BeyondMovie · 2003 · 13m · Science Fiction, AnimationA young woman searching for her cat discovers an abandoned building with unusual occurrences and distorted physics. This is a short animated film from the Animatrix collection, taking place within the Matrix universe.TMDB 7.3
3 A Detective StoryMovie · 2003 · 10m · Science Fiction, Animation, CrimeA private detective is hired to find the elusive computer hacker known as "Trinity." This story is part of the Animatrix collection of animated shorts, set within the world of The Matrix.TMDB 7.2
4 X2Movie · 2003 · 133m · Adventure, Action, Science FictionProfessor Charles Xavier and his team of superheroes with special abilities are confronted by increasing hostility from people who fear them, spearheaded by Col. William Stryker. Storm, Wolverine, and Jean Grey must team up with their usual adversaries—Magneto and Mystique—to stop Stryker from carrying out a plan to eliminate all mutants.Stream on IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0
5 Save the Green Planet!Movie · 2003 · 117m · Comedy, Science Fiction, CrimeA young, driven filmmaker becomes convinced that the country's political leaders are actually evil reptilian aliens planning to take over the world. Driven by a sense of injustice, he converts his basement into a film studio and an unsettling interrogation space, determined to expose these hidden invaders on film. As the situation escalates, his obsession pushes his sanity, friendships, and his belief in a looming global catastrophe to the breaking point.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0
6 Koi... Mil GayaMovie · 2003 · 165m · Science Fiction, Action, AdventureA boy with developmental disabilities has his life transformed when he meets an alien.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9
7 Code 46Movie · 2003 · 93m · Drama, Science Fiction, ThrillerIn a future where futuristic passports called "papelles" track people's identities and genetics, insurance fraud investigator William Gold travels to Shanghai to investigate a forgery ring. He becomes involved with Maria Gonzalez, the woman leading the operation, and they begin a passionate relationship. Gold returns home, having implicated a colleague as the forger. However, when one of Gonzalez’s clients is found dead, Gold is sent back to Shanghai to finish the investigation.Stream on IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2
8 Kid's StoryMovie · 2003 · 15m · Science Fiction, AnimationA high school student becomes preoccupied with ideas from the film "The Matrix," particularly the concept of someone called "Neo."IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1
9 Final Flight of the OsirisMovie · 2003 · 9m · Science Fiction, Action, AnimationJust before the events of *The Matrix Reloaded*, the crew of the hovercraft Osiris discovers that a quarter of a million sentinels are drilling through the earth towards Zion, the last human city. Can the Osiris survive long enough to warn Zion of the impending threat?TMDB 6.9
10 The Second Renaissance Part IIMovie · 2003 · 9m · Science Fiction, AnimationEarth's defense fails, even after humanity's desperate attempt to block out the sun.TMDB 7.5
11 World RecordMovie · 2003 · 10m · Science Fiction, AnimationA top competitive runner starts pushing the boundaries of the Matrix. This is a short film from the Animatrix collection, taking place within the Matrix universe.TMDB 6.8
12 MatriculatedMovie · 2003 · 16m · Animation, Drama, Science FictionA human resistance group attempts to persuade a Sentinel to join their cause. This is one of several animated short stories within the Matrix universe.TMDB 6.6
13 Bionicle: Mask of LightMovie · 2003 · 74m · Action, Adventure, AnimationAs darkness falls upon the island of Mata Nui, the islanders' last chance for survival lies with two Matoran villagers. They must locate the seventh Toa and bring him the legendary Mask of Light.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.0
14 Good Boy!Movie · 2003 · 87m · Comedy, Family, Science FictionA canine pilot from the Sirius system – the Dog Star – travels to Earth. His mission: to investigate the widespread reports that dogs have not successfully conquered the planet.Stream on IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.5
15 Natural CityMovie · 2003 · 114m · Science Fiction, Action, DramaDetectives R and Noma track down rogue cyborgs. These artificial humans are typically military commandos, companions, or objects of desire, with an average lifespan of three years. However, illegal technology is emerging that allows cyborg AI to be transferred into human bodies. This pushes R to find a suitable host for his own cyborg, Ria, whose operational life is ending.Stream onIMDb 5.7TMDB 5.4
16 The Big EmptyMovie · 2003 · 94m · Comedy, Drama, MysteryDesperate actor John Person takes a job driving a blue suitcase from Los Angeles to Baker, California, delivering it to a mysterious cowboy in exchange for $27,000 in credit card debt being erased. Arriving in Baker, John finds no one to hand the suitcase to, but instead receives an unsettling head-shaped package he's told to protect. While waiting for the cowboy, John develops a connection with Ruthie, whose volatile boyfriend Randy makes repeated threats against him.Stream on IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.1
17 Time ChangerMovie · 2003 · 95m · Drama, Family, Science FictionIn 1890, Bible professor Russell Carlisle completes a manuscript called "The Changing Times." His colleague, Dr. Norris Anderson, thinks the work could significantly impact future generations. Using a secret time machine, Anderson sends Carlisle over 100 years into the future to show him the consequences of his ideas.Stream on IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.6
18 Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystemMovie · 2003 · 65m · Animation, Science Fiction, MusicA record producer abducts four gifted alien musicians and disguises them as humans. Shep, a space pilot who is in love with the bass player Stella, follows them to Earth. The aliens are reprogrammed to forget their past and renamed The Crescendolls, quickly achieving fame with shallow corporate pop music. At a concert, Shep frees the musicians, except Stella, and they embark on a journey to uncover their true identities and save her.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8
19 The Matrix ReloadedMovie · 2003 · 138m · Adventure, Action, ThrillerAs more people escape the Matrix, they arrive in the city of Zion, where a growing Resistance forms. Neo learns he has extraordinary abilities, including the power to see the Matrix's code. With machines closing in on Zion within 72 hours, Neo, Morpheus, and Trinity must locate the Keymaker to reach the Source and save humanity.Stream on IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1
20 Terminator 3: Rise of the MachinesMovie · 2003 · 109m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionTen years after John Connor prevented Judgment Day, he lives in hiding, avoiding anything Skynet can detect. But his carefully constructed anonymity is shattered when he faces T-X, a new Terminator programmed to complete the mission the T-1000 began. Fortunately, Connor's former ally, the Terminator, returns to help the now-adult Connor – just as he had promised.Stream on IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2
21 HulkMovie · 2003 · 138m · Science Fiction, Adventure, ActionBruce Banner, a genetics researcher haunted by a difficult history, is exposed to a large amount of radiation in his lab. This exposure triggers a transformation, causing him to become a powerful, uncontrollable green monster whenever he experiences anger.Stream on IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.6
22 The CoreMovie · 2003 · 136m · Science Fiction, Adventure, ThrillerDr. Josh Keyes, a geophysicist, discovers that an unknown force has stopped the Earth's inner core from rotating. As the planet's magnetic field weakens rapidly, the atmosphere begins to disintegrate, leading to widespread disaster. To fix the crisis, Keyes and a team of top scientists journey into the Earth's core with a mission: to detonate a device that will restart the core's rotation.Stream on IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.8
23 PaycheckMovie · 2003 · 119m · Action, Adventure, MysteryMichael Jennings is a brilliant mind employed by top tech companies on confidential projects. To ensure security, his memory is wiped clean after each assignment. However, after three years of work, he's informed he won't receive his payment. Instead, he gets a cryptic letter containing clues. He must decipher them to uncover the reason for the withheld salary and the trouble he's now facing.Stream on IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2
24 The League of Extraordinary GentlemenMovie · 2003 · 110m · Fantasy, Action, ThrillerTo avert global conflict, iconic figures from Victorian novels unite to confront a devious antagonist.Stream on IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.0
25 Atlantis: Milo's ReturnMovie · 2003 · 80m · Fantasy, Animation, Science FictionMilo and Kida team up with their friends to explore unusual events happening globally, which appear connected to the mysteries of Atlantis.Stream on IMDb 5.0TMDB 6.3
26 The AnimatrixMovie · 2003 · 102m · Animation, Science FictionFrom the team behind the Matrix trilogy comes a series of animated shorts that explore the world and central conflict of the Matrix universe. These films blend computer animation with Japanese anime styles, offering background stories on the struggle between humans and machines. The collection includes: Final Flight of the Osiris, The Second Renaissance, Kid's Story, Program, World Record, Beyond, A Detective Story, and Matriculated.Stream on IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2
27 Wonderful DaysMovie · 2003 · 86m · Animation, Science FictionAfter a war and pollution devastated the world, humanity's last hope lies in Ecoban, a city powered by pollution. As natural resources dwindle, Ecoban's citizens must generate more pollution, leading to conflict with the people of Marr. But one man dreams of a world without pollution, longing to clear the skies and see the sky again.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.1
28 Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish MakerMovie · 2003 · 81m · Family, Action, AnimationWhile enjoying the festival of the Wishing Star of Seven Nights, Ash, May, Brock, and Max encounter the legendary Pokémon Jirachi. The celestial Pokémon befriends Max and possesses the ability to grant any wish, making it a target for those seeking its power. One man intends to use Jirachi to revive the ancient Pokémon Groudon, oblivious to the hidden dangers within its abilities.Stream on IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.6
29 DreamcatcherMovie · 2003 · 136m · Drama, Horror, Science FictionFour friends achieve something extraordinary and are given extraordinary abilities as a result. Years later, while hunting in the Maine woods, they're caught in a brutal blizzard with a strange presence. They must band together to stop a violent military figure from harming civilians, and then face a danger that threatens their friendship.Stream on IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.6
30 Batman: Mystery of the BatwomanMovie · 2003 · 74m · Fantasy, Animation, AdventureBatman faces a new challenge in Gotham City: a powerful vigilante whose methods worry him. While trying to discover her identity and thwart a dangerous criminal scheme, the Dark Knight must contend with this formidable opponent.Stream on IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7
31 TimelineMovie · 2003 · 116m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionArchaeology students traveling to the past to find their professor find themselves unexpectedly stranded in 14th century France. The students must now fight to survive in a dangerous time period until they can be rescued.Stream on IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.7
32 Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.Movie · 2003 · 91m · Action, Fantasy, AdventureMothra and her fairies return to Japan to urge humanity to release Kiryu back into the ocean, warning that the deceased should not be disturbed. But Godzilla has survived and now threatens Japan, leaving Kiryu as the country's sole protector.Stream on IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.1
33 Beyond Re-AnimatorMovie · 2003 · 95m · Horror, Science Fiction, ComedyDr. Herbert West, still serving time for past experiments that went wrong, resumes his research within the confines of a maximum-security prison. His work is disrupted by the arrival of a new prison doctor and the brother of a woman who was harmed by West's experiments 13 years prior.Stream on IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.9
34 Alien HunterMovie · 2003 · 100m · Science Fiction, Action, AdventureFederal agents discover proof of alien life while investigating the South Pole.Stream on IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.1
35 The Second Renaissance Part IMovie · 2003 · 9m · Science Fiction, AnimationThis is the origin story of the war between humans and machines. Part one of a two-part series, it details the initial events that sparked the conflict.TMDB 7.5