The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire.

6.9110 min
DramaThriller

Overview

A suburban family chooses seemingly sweet Peyton Flanders as their newborn's nanny. Only much later does the infant's mother, Claire Bartel, realize Peyton's true intentions -- to destroy Claire and replace her in the family. The nail-biting suspense builds quickly in this chilling psychological thriller about deception and bitter revenge.

Movie Info

Release Date: 1/10/1992

Runtime: 110 min

Director: Curtis Hanson

Writers: Amanda Silver

Top Cast

Annabella Sciorra

Annabella Sciorra

Claire Bartel

Rebecca De Mornay

Rebecca De Mornay

Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders

Matt McCoy

Matt McCoy

Michael Bartel

Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson

Solomon

Madeline Zima

Madeline Zima

Emma Bartel

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Marlene Craven

John de Lancie

John de Lancie

Dr. Victor Mott

Mitchell Laurance

Mitchell Laurance

Lawyer

Brian T. Finney

Brian T. Finney

Botanical Gardens Worker

Julie Clemmons

Julie Clemmons

Female Lab Worker

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