30 Diverse Comedy Gems You Didn't Know You Needed in 2003

Carolina

2003 • 97 min • Budget $15M • Box office $308K

Comedy, Romance

A young woman leaves behind her unconventional family to pursue a more ordinary existence.

5.8

6.1

13+

Stream on

Not on the Lips

2003 • 115 min

Comedy, Romance

In Paris, October 1925, a musical comedy unfolds. Middle-aged Gilberte enjoys flirting but desires more affection from her husband Georges, who is busy negotiating with an American, Eric Thomson. Unexpectedly, Eric is Gilberte's first husband from a secret, annulled marriage…

5.6

6.4

Al cuore si comanda

2003 • 107 min

Comedy

Lorenza, 30, is searching for a life partner. Determined to avoid loneliness, she proposes a marriage arrangement to the impoverished Riccardo: he will be her husband for a set period.

5.5

5.6

Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie

2003 • 105 min • Box office $604K

Comedy, Documentary

This 2002 documentary showcases the comedic talents of four well-known comedians.

5.9

7.2

13+

Stream on

+13

Shredder

2003 • 86 min

Comedy, Horror

A group of teenagers at a remote ski resort on Mount Rocky Summit are terrorized by a mysterious skier in black. The skier is attacking them with brutal slashes, severing, and beheading.

4.9

4.6

17+

Stream on

Vodka Lemon

2003 • 87 min

Drama, Comedy, Romance

In a remote, isolated Yazidi Kurdish village in post-Soviet Armenia, Hamo, a widower struggling with a small pension and three unemployed sons, visits his wife's grave every day. There, he encounters Nina, who is visiting her deceased husband. Both are…

6.6

6.8

After You

2003 • 110 min

Comedy, Romance

Antoine is a bartender in Paris. Returning home from work one night, he stops a man from taking his own life. He becomes burdened by a strange guilt over saving the man and desperately tries to improve his life. But…

6.0

6.5

17+

Stream on

Eloise at the Plaza

2003 • 89 min

Comedy, Family, Mystery

Eloise, a bright and spirited six-year-old, lives at New York's Plaza Hotel with her nanny. When Eloise wants to attend a grand ball and meet a prince, she befriends a boy her age. She enlists him to show her around…

6.1

6.6

Ginger and Cinnamon

2003 • 104 min

Comedy, Romance

Stefania works at a bookstore. Just before the store closes for the summer, Andrea, who was abandoned by his fiancée, walks in.

6.3

6.5

Sinbad and the Cyclops Island

2003 • 8 min

Comedy, Fantasy, Animation

While resting on a remote island, Marina, Sinbad, and his crew discover they are not alone.

6.4

6.5

—

Hope Springs

2003 • 90 min • Box office $1M

Comedy, Romance

British artist Colin Ware learns his fiancée, Vera, plans to marry someone else. Heartbroken, he flies to America and arrives in the small New England town of Hope. Initially downcast, Colin finds unexpected support from the innkeepers, who introduce him…

5.3

5.4

13+

Stream on

Fan-Fan the Tulip

2003 • 97 min

Adventure, Comedy

This 2003 remake of the 1952 French film tells the story of Fanfan la Tulipe, a charming and adventurous man. He is persuaded by Adeline La Franchise to enlist in King Louis XV's army with the promise that he will…

5.4

5.7

The Hebrew Hammer

2003 • 81 min • Budget $2M • Box office $94K

Action, Comedy

A 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…

5.4

6.1

17+

Lucky 7

2003 • 96 min

Romance, Comedy, TV Movie

Since her mother's death when she was seven, Seattle lawyer Amy Myer has rigidly followed a life plan her mother created for her. The plan has always been remarkably accurate, but it now dictates she should marry her seventh boyfriend.…

5.7

6.6

13+

Stream on

VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown

2004 • 109 min • Budget $37M • Box office $113M

Comedy, Crime

FBI agents Marcus and Kevin Copeland inadvertently disrupt a drug operation. To keep their jobs, they take on a new assignment: escorting two socialites to the Hamptons. However, a car accident leaves the women disfigured, and they refuse to proceed…

6.9

5.9

13+

Stream on

The Wild Soccer Bunch

2003 • 94 min • Box office $5M

Comedy, Family

With summer break here, a group of spirited kids lives for soccer. They see themselves as the best team around and are always striving to get better. They believe that being daring is the key to fitting in. But when…

6.4

5.1

Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure

2003 • 90 min

Animation, TV Movie, Action

Lupin 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.

6.8

7.1

Stream on

Try Seventeen

2002 • 96 min

Comedy, Romance, Drama

Jones, a recent high school graduate, chooses to pursue his writing by renting a room in a boarding house. He becomes involved with both Lisa, a young actress, and Jane, a photographer. When Jane's ex-boyfriend comes to assist her recovery…

6.2

5.9

17+

Stream on

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

2002 • 88 min

Comedy, Family

A bank owner, Miss Bitterman, schemes to demolish the Muppet Theatre and replace it with a nightclub. She tricks Pepe into giving her the only copy of a contract between her father and the Muppets, then alters it to give…

6.0

6.2

Stream on

Sex with Love

2003 • 108 min

Comedy, Romance

In Santiago, Chile, a schoolteacher named Luisa suggests a discussion about sex with her students' parents, hoping to gain permission to teach sex education classes to the children.

6.5

6.2

Rugrats Go Wild

2003 • 81 min • Budget $25M • Box office $55M

Family, Comedy, Adventure

Lost on a deserted island, the Rugrats encounter the Thornberrys, a family who offers to help them find a way home.

6.3

5.6

Stream on

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

2007 • 93 min • Budget $65M • Box office $69M

Family, Fantasy, Comedy

Molly Mahoney is the shy and uncertain manager of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, the most extraordinary toy store imaginable. When Mr. Magorium leaves the store to her, a troubling and unsettling shift begins to affect the Emporium.

6.2

Stream on

Stuck on You

2003 • 119 min • Budget $55M • Box office $65M

Comedy

On Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, conjoined twins Walt and Bob Tenor are renowned for their grilling skills. Outgoing Walt dreams of acting fame, while reserved Bob prefers a quiet life. When actress Cher decides to cancel her show "Honey and the…

5.3

5.8

13+

Stream on

The Twins Effect

2003 • 107 min • Box office $3M

Action, Comedy, Horror

A ruthless Duke seeks to kill the last of a European royal vampire family and collect their blood, aiming for ultimate power. The sole survivor flees to Hong Kong, where his fight for survival becomes more complicated by a love…

6.1

5.5

17+

Stream on

Just Married

2003 • 95 min • Budget $18M • Box office $101M

Romance, Comedy

Tom Leezak and Sarah McNerney, from different backgrounds, instantly fall in love and plan a wedding. However, Sarah's wealthy family disapproves. They embark on a honeymoon in Italy, full of optimism, but a series of unfortunate events and an unexpected…

5.8

5.5

13+

Stream on

Stitch! The Movie

2003 • 63 min

Comedy, Adventure, Family

Lilo, a young girl in Hawaii, and Stitch, an extraterrestrial being wanted throughout the galaxy, continue their life together. Stitch, Pleakley, and Dr. Jumba are now part of Lilo's family. However, Lilo and Stitch are unaware that Dr. Jumba has…

6.4

6.1

Stream on

The Cat in the Hat

2003 • 82 min • Budget $109M • Box office $133M

Family, Comedy, Adventure

On a rainy afternoon while their mother is away, Conrad, Sally, and their pet fish are visited by the mischievous Cat in the Hat. Their fun quickly escalates into chaos, and the children must find a way to get rid…

5.3

4.2

Stream on

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

2003 • 116 min • Budget $50M • Box office $177M

Comedy, Romance

Andie and Ben make a bet: she has ten days to break up with a boyfriend, and he has ten days to win a girl over. The race is on, and this hilarious comedy about romance, deception, and unexpected sparks…

6.9

6.5

13+

Stream on

+14

American Wedding

2003 • 103 min • Budget $55M • Box office $231M

Comedy, Romance

Jim and Michelle are getting married, and they're planning a quick wedding because Jim's grandmother is ill and wants to be there. To celebrate, Stifler throws a big bachelor party, while Jim's dad offers his usual, unwanted advice.

6.2

6.3

17+

Stream on