HT1657 Can't play movie due to de-authorization problem

I downloaded a movie on my work computer & transferred it to my iphone.  I then deauthorized my work computer.  Took the movie home, transferred it to my home Mac, which is authorized on the same account, and it won't play.  I get the message: This movie is authorized to play on another computer, though I have repeatedly deauthorized my work Mac. Help!
Thanks!

Rented movies can't be played on a computer other than the one they were downloaded to.
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