Top 15 Drama Movies Highly Rated Released in 2003

During WWII, acclaimed Polish musician Wladyslaw faces various struggles as he loses contact with his family. As the situation worsens, he hides in the ruins of Warsaw in order to survive. More about The Pianist / IMDB / YouTube

After being kidnapped and imprisoned for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must track down his captor in five days. Look into Oldboy / IMDB / YouTube

Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England. Check out Love Actually / IMDB / YouTube

A fading movie star falls for a lonely young woman in Tokyo. Explore Lost in Translation / IMDB / YouTube

The tragic murder of a 19-year-old girl reunites three childhood friends still living in Boston--the victim's gangster father, a detective, and the disturbed man they both suspect of killing her. Explore Mystic River / IMDB / YouTube

In 19th century Japan, Nathan Algren, a US army captain, is hired by the Japanese emperor to train his army in the modern warfare techniques. Captain Algren finds himself trapped in a struggle between two eras and two worlds. Info on The Last Samurai / IMDB / YouTube

Four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the United Kingdom, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary. See more about 28 Days Later / IMDB / YouTube

Two death-row murderesses develop a fierce rivalry while competing for publicity, celebrity, and a sleazy lawyer's attention. Explore Chicago / IMDB / YouTube

During the Napoleonic Wars, a brash British captain pushes his ship and crew to their limits in pursuit of a formidable French war vessel around South America. Find out about Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World / IMDB / YouTube

In a small Korean province in 1986, two detectives struggle with the case of multiple young women being found raped and murdered by an unknown culprit. Read about Memories of Murder / IMDB / YouTube

A man blinded by toxic waste which also enhanced his remaining senses fights crime as an acrobatic martial arts superhero. Look into Daredevil / IMDB / YouTube

A lovelorn screenwriter becomes desperate as he tries and fails to adapt 'The Orchid Thief' by Susan Orlean for the screen. Info on Adaptation. / IMDB / YouTube

Cornered by the DEA, convicted New York drug dealer Montgomery Brogan reevaluates his life in the 24 remaining hours before facing a seven-year jail term. Info on 25th Hour / IMDB / YouTube

Hitman El Mariachi becomes involved in international espionage involving a psychotic CIA agent and a corrupt Mexican general. Explore Once Upon a Time in Mexico / IMDB / YouTube

A miserable conman and his partner pose as Santa and his Little Helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. But they run into problems when the conman befriends a troubled kid. Learn about Bad Santa / IMDB / YouTube