Protected
The Princess Bride
1987 · Act III Communications / 20th Century Fox · Dir. Rob Reiner
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
The Princess Bride was released in 1987, falling within the 'notice window' of the 1976 Copyright Act (1978–1989). Works from this era are protected if they were published with a valid copyright notice or registered with the US Copyright Office within five years of publication.
The film was registered with the US Copyright Office on August 21, 1987, under registration number PA0000344403 by Princess Bride Ltd. This timely registration ensures the film is protected under the 1976 Act for 95 years from the date of publication. Under current US copyright law, it will not enter the public domain until January 1, 2083.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- U.S. Copyright Office Public Catalog (cocatalog.loc.gov), Registration PA0000344403
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films
- IMDb: The Princess Bride (1987)
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.