Top Action-Adventure Comedies and Dramas of 2003 You Need to See
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Dive into an adrenaline-fueled journey through 2003's unforgettable action cinema with our handpicked Top 30 Action of 2003 list. From the swords and vengeance in Zatoichi to the explosive return of Batman and Robin in Moon Child, this year was packed with high-octane thrills. Join us as we unravel hidden gems like Absolon and the street racing prelude to one of Hollywood's most popular franchises. Brace yourself for an action-packed rollercoaster ride!
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Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the TreasureMovie · 2003 · 90m · Animation, TV Movie, ActionLupin successfully robs a casino in Moscow, narrowly avoiding Inspector Zenigata. He's then offered a deal by an old friend: retrieve six valuable artifacts and return them to their rightful places. In exchange, Lupin will receive an even greater treasure.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 2
Moon ChildMovie · 2003 · 120m · Horror, Action, ThrillerMoon Child centers on a group of friends who rise through a futuristic criminal world. Sho feels destined to follow his idol Kei's path as a vampire – immortal but cursed with an insatiable thirst for blood. As they climb the ranks together, their close bond deteriorates due to competition and shared affection for the same woman.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.7 - 3
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and BurtMovie · 2003 · 90m · Comedy, Action, MysteryWhen the Batmobile is stolen from a car museum, Adam West and Burt Ward embark on a wild adventure to recover it. They follow a series of clues and discover that the answers lie in their shared history. Their search triggers flashbacks to their time as Batman and Robin, including moments from their past.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.6 - 4
New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed CityMovie · 2003 · 58m · Animation, ActionA nuclear war has devastated the 21st-century Earth, leaving most of the planet a desert and contaminating the water. In the fortified settlement of "Last Land," ruled as a dictator by Sanga, the uncontaminated water is a tightly controlled resource. When Sanga learns that the people of Freedom Village are attempting to dig a well for their own water supply, he dispatches his men to sabotage their efforts. Kenshiro, a master of Hokuto Shinken, becomes involved in the conflict after rescuing Tobi, an informant working for Freedom Village.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.0 - 5
OkkaduMovie · 2003 · 170m · Action, Drama, RomanceAjay, a passionate Kabaddi player from Hyderabad, travels to Kurnool for a tournament and saves Swapna from Obul Reddy, a local faction leader who intends to force her into marriage. Ajay hides her at his home and helps her arrange a plan to study abroad. However, unforeseen circumstances intervene.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.3 - 6
PithamaganMovie · 2003 · 139m · Action, DramaRaised in a graveyard from birth, a young man has never known human emotion. His world changes when he ventures beyond the cemetery gates and encounters others, forcing him to experience feelings for the very first time.IMDb 8.3TMDB 7.5 - 7
The Legend of Johnny LingoMovie · 2003 · 91m · Family, Action, AdventureA storm carries a canoe with an infant boy to a remote South Pacific island. Initially welcomed as a blessing, the boy, named Tama, is adopted by the tribal chief as his heir. But as difficulties arise, Tama is eventually banished to live with Mahana, considered unattractive and unwanted, and her father. However, Tama sees something special in Mahana. When he's old enough to build a boat, he promises to return for her. Fate leads him to Johnny Lingo, the wealthiest trader in the islands, where years of work teach Tama about life and himself, fueling his determination to keep his promise to Mahana.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.8 - 8
The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 FuriousMovie · 2003 · 7m · ActionTurbo-Charged Prelude is a 2003 short film directed by Philip Atwell. It features Paul Walker as Brian O'Conner in a series of scenes that connect the movie *The Fast and the Furious* to its first sequel, *2 Fast 2 Furious*.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.1 - 9
AbsolonMovie · 2003 · 96m · Action, Science FictionA virus has swept the globe, and the only way to survive is to take Absolon, a drug controlled by a single corporation. The corporation is led by Murchison. When a scientist researching the virus is murdered, police officer Norman Scott is assigned to investigate.IMDb 4.2TMDB 4.1 - 10
Belly of the BeastMovie · 2003 · 91m · Action, ThrillerJake and Sunti travel to meet Mongkol, the leader of the Abu Karaf. Mongkol reveals that Jantapan has been consolidating control of the drug and weapons trade since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Jake faces a confrontation that will demand the full extent of his physical and spiritual abilities.IMDb 4.6TMDB 5.4 - 11
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.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.4 - 12
The Hebrew HammerMovie · 2003 · 81m · Action, ComedyA deranged Santa Claus attempts to ruin Chanukah by using altered versions of "It's a Wonderful Life" to hypnotize Jewish children. The Hebrew Hammer must stop him. Joining forces with Mohammed, leader of the Kwanzaa Liberation Front, the Hammer relentlessly pursues the rogue Santa to protect the holidays.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.4 - 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
NicotinaMovie · 2003 · 93m · Drama, Action, ComedyA hacker secretly monitoring his attractive neighbor finds his job compromised when he's tasked with infiltrating Swiss bank accounts for Russian criminals.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 15
Strawberry in the SupermarketMovie · 2003 · 83m · Adventure, Action, ComedyA former soldier enters a supermarket and takes the cashiers hostage. His motive: one of them made a disrespectful comment about his grandmother.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.7 - 16
Tears of the SunMovie · 2003 · 121m · War, Action, DramaNavy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters and his team face a difficult decision: obey orders or act on their own sense of right and wrong. They must choose between following instructions and ignoring the suffering around them, or risking everything to protect a group of refugees. After Nigeria's government falls and a brutal military dictator seizes power, Waters, a dedicated veteran, is sent on a standard mission to rescue a Doctors Without Borders doctor.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9 - 17
AragamiMovie · 2003 · 76m · Action, Horror, FantasyTwo severely injured samurai seek shelter from a storm at a remote temple, the dwelling of a swordsman and a enigmatic young woman. One samurai awakens to discover his companion has died, but his own wounds have inexplicably healed. He learns that the swordsman, once the legendary Miyamoto Musashi, has granted him immortality. Now known as Aragami, a "god of battle," Musashi lives an eternal existence.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.0 - 18
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 - 19
ShadeMovie · 2003 · 101m · Action, Thriller, CrimeTiffany, Charlie, and Vernon, a trio of con artists, aim to escalate their schemes by targeting Dean "The Dean" Stevens, a renowned cardsharp, in a rigged game. To fund their entry, they partner with Larry Jennings to scam a local gangster – a decision that quickly backfires.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 20
Crime SpreeMovie · 2003 · 98m · Comedy, Crime, ActionA group of French burglars planning a heist in Chicago find themselves in serious trouble when they accidentally rob the head of the city's mafia. Unfamiliar with American organized crime, they quickly become targets for the mafia, the FBI, and local gangs as they try to escape back to Paris.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.5 - 21
GrindMovie · 2003 · 104m · Action, Comedy, AdventureFour skaters tag along with their hero on his summer tour, hoping to catch his eye for sponsorships and a chance to launch their own careers.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.9 - 22
Agent Cody BanksMovie · 2003 · 102m · Action, Adventure, ComedyA government recruits nerdy teenager Cody Banks as a special agent. He must get close to his cute classmate, Natalie, to uncover a dangerous plot orchestrated by her father. However, even while working undercover, Cody grapples with typical teenage problems.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.5 - 23
ZatoichiMovie · 2003 · 116m · Adventure, Drama, ActionZatoichi, a blind masseur and skilled swordsman who enjoys gambling, arrives in a village plagued by feuding gangs. He decides to defend the villagers from the violence.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 24
A Man ApartMovie · 2003 · 109m · Action, Drama, CrimeAfter his wife is killed in a failed assassination orchestrated by Diablo, Vetter seeks vengeance. He and Hicks must climb the ranks of those responsible to reach Diablo, but their quest for revenge proves difficult, as Vetter is consumed by his desire for retribution.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.1 - 25
The MedallionMovie · 2003 · 88m · Thriller, Fantasy, ActionA Hong Kong detective dies in a car crash after touching a strange medallion. He is then reborn as an immortal warrior with extraordinary abilities.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.6 - 26
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.IMDb 5.0TMDB 6.3 - 27
Once Upon a Time in MexicoMovie · 2003 · 102m · Action, Crime, ThrillerCIA agent Sands, operating corruptly, hires the assassin El Mariachi to kill a Mexican general. The general is working for a drug kingpin who is plotting to overthrow the President of Mexico.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3 - 28
NCISMovie · 2002 · 124m · Thriller, Action, DramaFollowing the unexpected death of Russia's president, his successor emerges with virtually no known political history. This sudden shift in leadership triggers suspicion within the American CIA, prompting Director Bill Cabot to enlist a young analyst for information and guidance. The situation escalates dramatically when a nuclear bomb detonates in a U.S. city, leading to immediate accusations against Russia.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 29
S.W.A.T.Movie · 2003 · 117m · Action, Thriller, CrimeHondo Harrelson recruits Jim Street for a special unit within the Los Angeles Police Department. They work to find additional members, including Deke Kay and Chris Sanchez, a single mother. The team's initial task is to transport crime boss Alex Montel to prison. What begins as a straightforward mission quickly becomes complicated when Montel promises a large reward to anyone who can rescue him, drawing in criminals from all walks of life.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2 - 30
Night at the MuseumMovie · 2006 · 108m · Action, Adventure, ComedyThe natural history museum descends into chaos when night watchman Larry Daley inadvertently awakens an ancient curse. This unleashes a horde of prehistoric creatures and historical figures, including Attila the Hun, gladiators, and a Tyrannosaurus rex, from their displays.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6
