30 Fantasy and Adventure Films That Defined 2003

Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.

2003 • 91 min • Box office $12M

Action, Fantasy, Adventure

Mothra 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.

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Vampire Hunters

2003 • 108 min • Budget $1M

Horror, Fantasy, Action

In 17th century China, zombies and vampires terrorize the population. A team of martial artists and vampire hunters are hired by an eccentric, wealthy old man who has preserved his entire family in wax. Generations of potential undead in his…

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Time Changer

2003 • 95 min • Budget $855K • Box office $1M

Drama, Family, Science Fiction

In 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…

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Sky High

2003 • 122 min • Box office $1M

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

A serial killer is targeting people who guard the gateway to the afterlife, removing their hearts and taking them. Detective Kanzaki, investigating the case on the day he's to be married to Mina, discovers she's also been murdered, her heart…

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Doraemon: Nobita and the Windmasters

2003 • 84 min • Box office $24M

Animation, Fantasy, Adventure

When an ancient wizard is unexpectedly released from a hidden tomb, Doraemon, a robotic cat, and his young companion, Nobita Nobi, travel to the Wind Village to avert potential trouble.

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You Wish!

2003 • 87 min

Comedy, Fantasy, Family

A frustrated teenager's impulsive wish sends his younger brother into a realm of lost dreams. He must now face strange obstacles and discover the importance of family before he runs out of time to rescue him.

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Bionicle: Mask of Light

2003 • 74 min

Action, Adventure, Animation

As 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.

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Northfork

2003 • 103 min • Budget $1M • Box office $1M

Fantasy, Drama

In 1955, the town of Northfork, Montana faces imminent destruction. A new hydroelectric dam will flood the valley, forcing residents to relocate. A committee is tasked with the evacuation, but some hold on. Among them is a priest tending to…

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Aragami

2003 • 76 min

Action, Horror, Fantasy

Two 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…

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Little Longnose

2003

Animation, Fantasy

After refusing to help a power-hungry witch, the kind shoemaker's apprentice, Jacob, is cursed and transformed into a hunchbacked dwarf with an oversized nose. His mother rejects him, and he is ostracized by the city's people. One day, while fleeing,…

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The Gospel of John

2003 • 180 min • Budget $10M • Box office $4M

Drama

This film recounts the life of Jesus Christ, based directly on the Gospel of John from the Good News Translation of the Bible. It presents a complete narrative of his existence, as described in that text.

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The Order

2003 • 102 min • Budget $35M • Box office $11M

Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

For centuries, a secret Order of priests has operated within the Church. Father Alex Bernier, a priest deemed a renegade, is dispatched to Rome to investigate the puzzling death of a highly respected member of the Order. As a series…

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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.

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Shortcut to Happiness

2007 • 102 min

Fantasy, Comedy, Drama

In Manhattan, aspiring writer Jabez Stone is struggling: his novels aren't selling, he lives in a poor apartment, and he's unlucky in love. When his friend Julius Jenson sells his novel for $190,000, Jabez is consumed by envy and makes…

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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2003 • 143 min • Budget $140M • Box office $655M

Adventure, Fantasy, Action

When the town of Port Royal is raided and the governor's daughter, Elizabeth Swann, is kidnapped by a mysterious pirate crew, William Turner seeks out the pirate Jack Sparrow for assistance. He needs Sparrow to help him find the crew’s…

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One Missed Call

2003 • 112 min • Budget $1M • Box office $17M

Horror, Mystery, Fantasy

Strangers begin receiving unsettling voicemail messages – recordings of their future selves reacting to violent deaths. Each message includes the precise date and time of their demise. Driven by desperation, the survivors race to uncover the truth behind these cryptic…

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Bulletproof Monk

2003 • 104 min • Budget $52M • Box office $37M

Action, Comedy, Fantasy

For sixty years, a mysterious and immortal Tibetan kung fu master has journeyed the globe safeguarding the ancient Scroll of the Ultimate. He takes on a selfish street kid as an apprentice, teaching him the intricate art of kung fu.

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Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman

2003 • 74 min

Fantasy, Animation, Adventure

Batman 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.

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Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler

2003 • 99 min • Box office $6M

Animation, Fantasy, Adventure

After their father's death, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru each received a sword. Their father had also hidden a third sword, Sounga, which now awakens and endangers humanity. The children of the Great Dog Demon must find a way to stop this…

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Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker

2003 • 81 min • Box office $34M

Family, Action, Animation

While 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…

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Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life

2003 • 117 min • Budget $95M • Box office $160M

Adventure, Action, Fantasy

Near the volcanic island of Santorini, archaeologist Lara Croft discovers a golden orb that promises to lead to the legendary Pandora's Box. The artifact holds ancient secrets and potentially devastating power, including a deadly plague. MI6 enlists Lara's help to…

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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

2003 • 110 min • Budget $78M • Box office $179M

Fantasy, Action, Thriller

To avert global conflict, iconic figures from Victorian novels unite to confront a devious antagonist.

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The Haunted Mansion

2003 • 89 min • Budget $90M • Box office $182M

Thriller, Fantasy, Comedy

Driven workaholic Jim Evers and his wife and business partner Sara receive a late-night call from Edward Gracey, who wishes to sell his mansion. Upon arriving, a sudden, inexplicable thunderstorm traps the Evers family with the brooding, unusual Gracey, his…

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Peter Pan

2003 • 113 min • Budget $100M • Box office $121M

Adventure, Fantasy, Family

In Edwardian London, Wendy Darling captivates her brothers with nightly stories of daring adventures and the villainous Captain Hook. Their world changes when Peter Pan arrives one night and takes them on an extraordinary journey to Neverland, a magical place…

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Freaky Friday

2003 • 97 min • Budget $26M • Box office $160M

Family, Fantasy, Comedy

A mother and daughter constantly clash over life's little things – from fashion choices to romantic interests and future aspirations. The daughter, Anna, strongly dislikes her mother’s fiancé. When a magical fortune cookie unexpectedly swaps their personalities, both women experience…

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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…

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Night at the Museum

2006 • 108 min • Budget $110M • Box office $574M

Action, Adventure, Comedy

The 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.

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Bruce Almighty

2003 • 101 min • Budget $80M • Box office $484M

Fantasy, Comedy

Bruce Nolan is a popular television reporter in Buffalo, NY, with a supportive girlfriend and successful career, yet feels deeply empty. After a particularly terrible day, Bruce angrily curses God, and the divine answers with a gift: all of God's…

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Elf

2003 • 97 min • Budget $32M • Box office $228M

Comedy, Family, Fantasy

On Christmas Eve, young Buddy accidentally falls into Santa's gift sack and is taken to the North Pole, where he's raised as an elf. However, as he matures, Buddy feels like he doesn't fit in. He decides to travel to…

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