Most Popular Movies 2003
This chart shows the 2003 movie releases that have attracted the most interest on The Numbers web site over the past 24 hours. A share of 100 corresponds to 1 percent of the total views for all 2003 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2003 - Top 2003 Worldwide
1
| Finding Nemo |
| Director: Andrew Stanton |
| Lead Roles: Albert Brooks as Marlin, Ellen DeGeneres as Dory, Barry Humphries as Bruce the Shark |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 30, 2003 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Faulty Memory, Underwater, Rescue, Family Movie, 3D Re-release, Talking Animals, Animal Lead, 3-D, Animals Gone Bad, Scene in End Credits, Prologue, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Dysfunctional Family, Spoiled Child, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, Filmed in Pixar Animation Studios, Emeryville, CA, Filmed in Emeryville, CA, Filmed in Alameda County, CA, Filmed in California, United States, Filmed in United States, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $380,529,370 |
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International BO: $555,565,482 |
Synopsis
The momentous journey of an overprotective clownfish named Marlin and his young son Nemo—who become separated when Nemo is unexpectedly taken far from his ocean home in the Great Barrier Reef to a fish tank in a dentist’s office. Buoyed by the companionship of Dory, a friendly-but-forgetful blue tang, Marlin embarks on a dangerous trek and finds himself the unlikely hero of an epic journey to rescue his son—who hatches a few daring plans of his own to return safely home.
2
| Bruce Almighty |
| Director: Tom Shadyac |
| Lead Roles: Jim Carrey as Bruce Nolan |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 23, 2003 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Secret Magic, Supernatural, Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Gods and Goddesses, Wish Granters, Romance, TV News |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $242,704,995 |
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International BO: $241,763,613 |
3
| Elf |
| Director: Jon Favreau |
| Lead Roles: Will Ferrell as Buddy |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 7, 2003 (Wide) by New Line |
| Keywords: Christmas in November, Christmas |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $181,096,587 |
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International BO: $46,812,848 |
Synopsis
Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs, a cynical businessman. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results.
4
| Honey |
| Director: Bille Woodruff |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 5, 2003 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Romance, Boss From Hell, Gratuitous Cameos, Professional Rivalry, Money Troubles, Juvenile Delinquent, Dancing, Hip Hop and Rap, Life Drama |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $30,272,254 |
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International BO: $32,374,509 |
5
| Bad Boys II |
| Director: Michael Bay |
| Lead Roles: Martin Lawrence as Marcus Burnett, Will Smith as Mike Lowrey |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 18, 2003 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Mafia, Buddy Cop, Buddy Comedy, African Americans |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $138,540,870 |
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International BO: $134,731,112 |
6
| Hulk |
| Director: Ang Lee |
| Lead Roles: Eric Bana as Dr. Bruce Banner |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 20, 2003 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Marvel Comics, Visual Effects, Split Screen, Motion Capture Performance |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $132,177,234 |
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International BO: $112,854,445 |
7
| Something's Gotta Give |
| Director: Nancy Meyers |
| Lead Roles: Jack Nicholson as Harry Sanborn, Diane Keaton as Erica Barry, Keanu Reeves as Julian, Amanda Peet as Marin |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 12, 2003 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $124,685,242 |
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International BO: $142,000,000 |
8
| Tears of the Sun |
| Director: Antoine Fuqua |
| Lead Roles: Bruce Willis as Lieutenant A.K. Waters, Monica Bellucci as Dr. Lena Kendricks |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 7, 2003 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $43,632,458 |
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International BO: $42,000,000 |
9
| Kill Bill: Volume 1 |
| Director: Quentin Tarantino |
| Lead Roles: Uma Thurman as The Bride (a.k.a. Black Mamba) |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 10, 2003 (Wide) by Miramax |
| Keywords: Hitmen, Non-Chronological, Revenge, Wedding Day Disasters, Pregnant Women, Surprise Twist, Cliffhanger Ending, Action Thriller, Out of Retirement, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $70,098,138 |
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International BO: $106,371,290 |
10
| Underworld |
| Director: Len Wiseman |
| Lead Roles: Kate Beckinsale as Selene, Scott Speedman as Michael |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 19, 2003 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Vampire, Monster, Werewolf, Action Horror |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $51,970,690 |
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International BO: $43,737,767 |
11
| Scary Movie 3 |
| Director: David Zucker |
| Lead Roles: Anna Faris as Cindy Campbell |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 24, 2003 (Wide) by Miramax/Dimension |
| Keywords: Spoof, Religious, Alien Invasion, Haunting, News, Gratuitous Cameos, Curses, Horror Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $110,000,082 |
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International BO: $45,199,918 |
12
| The Guru |
| Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 31, 2003 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Porn Business, Religious, Sex Comedy, Mistaken Identity, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, LGBTQ+, Closeted Homosexual, F-Rated |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $3,051,221 |
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International BO: $21,099,329 |
13
| Open Range |
| Director: Kevin Costner |
| Lead Roles: Robert Duvall as Boss Spearman, Kevin Costner as Charley Waite, Annette Bening as Sue |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 15, 2003 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Set in Montana, Wild West, Vigilante, Revisionist Western, 1880s, Corrupt Cops, Revenge |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Western, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $58,331,254 |
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International BO: $10,282,738 |
Synopsis
Boss Spearman and his cowhands Charley and Mose are driving cattle across a large expanse of country. When Mose ventures into a sparse village to buy a few necessities, he is met with violent hostility from Denton Baxter, an affluent landowner, and his right-hand man, Poole. When Mose doesn’t come back, Boss and Charley realize he’s in trouble, so they plot to get him back and get revenge on those who captured him.
14
| X-Men 2 |
| Director: Bryan Singer |
| Lead Roles: Patrick Stewart as Prof. Charles Xavier, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Ian McKellen as Magneto |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 30, 2003 (Wide), released as X-men 2 (Australia) |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Marvel Comics, Faulty Memory, Mutants, Assassination, Political, High School, Prison Break |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $214,949,694 |
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International BO: $191,398,936 |
15
| Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl |
| Director: Gore Verbinski |
| Lead Roles: Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, Geoffrey Rush as Captain Barbossa, Orland Bloom as Will Turner, Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 9, 2003 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Pirates, Rescue, Treasure Hunters, Visual Effects, Fugitive / On the Run, 1700s, Motion Capture Performance, Heroic Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Theme Park Ride, Adventure, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $305,410,819 |
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International BO: $348,900,000 |
16
| Holes |
| Director: Andrew Davis |
| Lead Roles: Shia LaBeouf as Stanley Yelnats, Sigourney Weaver as The Warden Walker |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 18, 2003 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Wrongfully Convicted, Treasure Hunters, Family Adventure, Juvenile Delinquent, Telenovela, Cruel Wardens or Prison Guards |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $67,383,924 |
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International BO: $3,848,290 |
17
| The Slaughter Rule |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 10, 2003 (Wide) |
| Keywords: Coming of Age, LGBTQ+ |
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Domestic BO: $13,134 |
18
| A Mighty Wind |
| Director: Christopher Guest |
| Lead Roles: Christopher Guest as Mark Shubb, Eugene Levy as Mitch, Michael McKean as Jerry Palter, Harry Shearer as Alan Burrows, Bob Balaban as Jonathan Steinbloom, Ed Begley, Jr. |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 16, 2003 (Limited) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Mockumentary, Musicians, Epilogue, Improvised, Folk Music, Farcical / Slapstick Comedy, Screenplay Written By the Star, Directing Yourself |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $17,583,468 |
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International BO: $921,071 |
19
| Uptown Girls |
| Director: Boaz Yakin |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 15, 2003 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Riches to Rags, Spoiled Child, Comedy Drama, Coma, Dysfunctional Family, White Collar Crime, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Workaholic, Musicians, Fashion |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $37,095,657 |
20
| Shattered Glass |
| Director: Billy Ray |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 31, 2003 (Limited) by Lionsgate |
| Keywords: Biography, News |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $2,207,975 |
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International BO: $1,248,627 |
21
| Timeline |
| Director: Richard Donner |
| Lead Roles: Paul Walker as Chris Hughes, Frances O’Connor as Kate Erickson, Gerard Butler as André Marek |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 26, 2003 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Time Travel, Action Adventure, Famously Bad, 1300s, Set in France |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $19,480,739 |
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International BO: $7,222,445 |
22
| Masked and Anonymous |
| Director: Larry Charles |
| Lead Roles: Jeff Bridges as Tom Friend, Penélope Cruz as Pagan Lace, Bob Dylan as Jack Fate, John Goodman as Uncle Sweetheart, Jessica Lange as Nina Veronica, Luke Wilson as Bobby Cupid |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 24, 2003 (Limited) by Sony Pictures |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $533,344 |
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International BO: $21,991 |
23
| The Italian Job |
| Director: F. Gary Gray |
| Lead Roles: Mark Wahlberg as Charlie Croker, Charlize Theron as Stella Bridger, Edward Norton as Steve , Seth Green as Lyle, Jason Statham as Handsome Rob, Mos Def as Left Ear, Franky G. as Wrench |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 30, 2003 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Revenge, Heist, Epilogue, Remake, Chase Adventure, No Honor Among Thieves |
| Classification: Based on Movie, Adventure, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $106,126,012 |
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International BO: $70,136,827 |
24
| Paycheck |
| Director: John Woo |
| Lead Roles: Ben Affleck as Michael Jennings |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 25, 2003 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Faulty Memory, Action Thriller |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $53,789,313 |
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International BO: $45,030,476 |
25
| Freddy vs. Jason |
| Director: Ronny Yu |
| Lead Roles: Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger, Ken Kirzinger as Jason Voorhees |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 15, 2003 (Wide) by New Line |
| Keywords: Franchise Crossover, Slasher Horror |
| Classification: Spin-Off, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $82,622,655 |
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International BO: $31,953,748 |
Synopsis
Two horror icons face off in this supernatural movie. Disfigured serial killer Freddy Krueger, who attacks his victims in their dreams, has lost much of his power since citizens of his town have become less afraid of him. Enlisting the help of fellow violent murderer Jason Voorhees, Freddy orchestrates a new killing spree. However, when the hockey-mask-wearing psychopath won’t stop chopping up Freddy’s intended victims, the two ghouls start to battle each other.