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Mrs. Doubtfire
1993 · 20th Century Fox · Dir. Chris Columbus
Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as a British nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start.
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Why this status applies
The film 'Mrs. Doubtfire' was released in 1993, placing it well after the March 1, 1989 implementation of the Berne Convention in the United States. Under current US copyright law (the 1976 Act as amended), works created and published after 1989 are automatically protected by copyright from the moment of creation without the requirement of a copyright notice or renewal. As a work-for-hire produced by 20th Century Fox, the copyright term is 95 years from the date of publication. The film is currently registered with the US Copyright Office (PA0000635293) and is actively managed and licensed by Disney (via its acquisition of 20th Century Fox).
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Supporting facts
- US Copyright Office (cocatalog.loc.gov) Registration PA0000635293
- IMDb
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films
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