Dark Plots and Twists: 30 Riveting Crime Movies from 2003

Save the Green Planet!

2003 • 117 min • Budget $3M

Comedy, Science Fiction, Crime

A 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…

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Sin

2003 • 107 min

Crime

Former Reno homicide detective Eddie Burns, who lost the use of his left arm in the line of duty, is forced to confront a terrifying revenge plot when his troubled sister, Kassie, disappears. A mysterious figure named Charlie Strom orchestrates…

4.8

4.5

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9 Dead Gay Guys

2002 • 83 min

Comedy, Crime

Two young men from Belfast journey to London seeking work. They find it in providing sexual favors to older gay men, using the money to support their living expenses. *9 Dead Gay Guys* is a comedic and satirical take on…

5.8

6.2

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The Actors

2003 • 91 min

Comedy, Crime

While starring in a disastrous production of Richard III, actor Anthony O'Malley seeks inspiration in a local pub. There, he encounters Barreller, who is deeply in debt to a mysterious person. Spotting a chance for quick profit, O'Malley persuades a…

5.5

5.8

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Tube

2003 • 113 min

Thriller, Action, Crime

Exhausted transit officer Jay teams up with a skilled pickpocket named Kay to prevent a terrorist from detonating an explosive on a crowded subway train during the morning commute.

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5.5

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Quicksand

2003 • 94 min

Action, Crime, Drama

A driven compliance executive from a New York bank travels to Monaco to look into suspicious deposits from a foreign bank. There, she encounters a struggling movie star who has fallen into a world of crime.

4.7

5.3

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Stander

2003 • 116 min • Budget $15M

Action, Crime, Drama

This is the story of Andre Stander, who went from being a police officer in South Africa to becoming a bank robber. It follows his life and the path he took to that criminal career.

6.2

7.0

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Bimmer

2003 • 110 min • Budget $700K • Box office $1M

Crime, Drama

In 1990s Moscow, four friends find themselves spiraling into a life of crime. A black BMW, representing a fleeting sense of luxury, becomes their only link to survival as they flee the city and venture into the unforgiving Russian countryside.…

6.2

7.1

Payoff

2003 • 72 min

Crime, Comedy, Action

Two very different police officers are forced to work together.

4.6

Not For, or Against (Quite the Contrary)

2003 • 111 min • Budget $10M

Drama, Crime

"Ni Pour, Ni Contre" follows Caty, a young TV camerawoman, as she descends into a dangerous world after getting involved with a group of small-time criminals and their mysterious leader, Jean. The group struggles to survive until Jean proposes a…

5.9

6.4

The Memory of a Killer

2003 • 114 min

Crime, Thriller, Action

Vincke and Verstuyft, top detectives in Antwerp, investigate the disappearance of a high-ranking official and the murders of two prostitutes. Their investigation points to Angelo Ledda, an assassin nearing retirement whose Alzheimer's is impairing his ability to complete jobs. When…

6.7

7.2

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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.

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Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer

2003 • 89 min

Documentary, Crime

Documentarian Nick Broomfield returns to the story of Aileen Wuornos, the Florida woman convicted of murdering six men between 1989 and 1990. Broomfield interviews Wuornos as she becomes increasingly unstable, exploring the troubled mind of a woman the Florida authorities…

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7.1

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Intermission

2003 • 105 min • Budget $5M • Box office $4M

Comedy, Crime, Drama

This is a lively story about the connected lives and relationships of young people in a small town – including troublemakers, questionable police officers, good-looking girls, and rebellious young men. Fueled by determination and resilience, their paths cross, challenging assumptions…

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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…

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5.9

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Kill Bill: Vol. 1

2003 • 111 min • Budget $30M • Box office $180M

Action, Crime

An assassin is shot by her employer, Bill, and other members of their group. However, she survives the attack and begins planning her revenge.

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PTU

2003 • 88 min

Crime, Thriller

A Hong Kong police tactical unit navigates a perilous night on the streets to retrieve a stolen firearm belonging to one of their own. Their mission escalates into a dangerous entanglement with organized crime.

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7.0

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A Detective Story

2003 • 10 min

Science Fiction, Animation, Crime

A 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.

7.2

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Kontroll

2003 • 107 min • Budget $500K • Box office $1M

Comedy, Crime, Drama

Bulcsú, a peculiar young man, finds himself working alongside his colleagues as a ticket inspector on the Budapest Metro. Their job involves speeding along the underground tracks while a mysterious serial killer stalks the city. Amidst the darkness, Bulcsú experiences…

7.2

7.6

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I'm Not Scared

2003 • 108 min

Mystery, Drama, Thriller

In a small town surrounded by wheat fields, the grown-ups stay inside as six children ride their bikes through the barren, empty countryside. While exploring an abandoned farmhouse, nine-year-old Michele uncovers a secret that is so shocking, he keeps it…

7.1

7.4

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The Singing Detective

2003 • 109 min • Budget $8M • Box office $435K

Comedy, Music, Mystery

A mystery writer, severely ill and confined to bed, finds himself lost in a world where his own detective stories bleed into reality. He experiences vivid hallucinations, blurring the lines between fiction and his own fading existence.

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5.4

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Swimming Pool

2003 • 102 min • Budget $7M • Box office $22M

Crime, Thriller

A British crime novelist retreats to her publisher's luxurious French estate to find peace and write her next novel. Her solitude is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of the publisher's daughter, leading to unforeseen problems and ultimately, a crime.

6.5

6.7

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Out of Time

2003 • 105 min • Budget $50M • Box office $55M

Thriller, Crime, Drama

In the quiet Florida Keys town of Banyan Key, Police Chief Matt Lee faces a daunting challenge: solving a brutal double murder while fighting to clear his own name. As the investigation unfolds, Matt must navigate suspicion from within his…

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6.5

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Bad Education

2004 • 105 min • Budget $5M • Box office $40M

Drama, Crime

This film explores how a shared history of religious schooling during the Franco regime and experiences of sexual abuse have profoundly shaped the lives of two lifelong friends.

7.4

17+

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Infernal Affairs II

2003 • 119 min • Budget $125K • Box office $3M

Action, Thriller, Crime

This film explores the violent conflict within the Triad organizations as Hong Kong transitions back to Chinese rule in 1997, events that ultimately lead to the story of the first movie.

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7.2

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Infernal Affairs III

2003 • 118 min • Budget $250K • Box office $4M

Crime, Drama, Action

As Yeung Kam Wing attempts to distance himself from the criminal underworld, Lau Kin Ming watches his every move, fueled by a deep-seated personal resentment.

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6.8

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National Security

2003 • 89 min • Box office $50M

Action, Comedy, Crime

Earl Montgomery, a loud and overconfident former police academy dropout, and Hank Rafferty, a former cop now working security, keep running into each other. Their paths crossed during a traffic stop that spiraled out of control. Now working as security…

6.0

5.6

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NCIS

2002 • 124 min • Budget $68M • Box office $193M

Thriller, Action, Drama

Following 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.…

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6.5

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S.W.A.T.

2003 • 117 min • Budget $80M • Box office $207M

Action, Thriller, Crime

Hondo 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…

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6.1

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The Italian Job

2003 • 110 min • Budget $60M • Box office $176M

Action, Crime

Charlie Croker executes a daring heist, but a betrayal throws his plans into chaos. Partnering with a stunning safecracker, Croker and his crew embark on a second attempt to reclaim the stolen goods. Their pursuit leads them on a thrilling,…

6.8

7.0

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