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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

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

19926.91h 50m

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.

Directed by Curtis Hanson
Written by Amanda Silver
Produced by David Madden
Box OfficeBudget: $11.7MRevenue: $88.0M

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

K

Kevin Skousen

Marty Craven

Mitchell Laurance

Mitchell Laurance

Lawyer

J

Jane Jones

Woman in Park

Themes & Keywords

rage and hateloss of loved onenannydestroyfamily's daily lifeinfantchildlessnessmalicedesire to have childrenkidssuspensefulfrightened

About The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is a drama, thriller film released in 1992 exploring themes of rage and hate, loss of loved one, nanny, destroy, family's daily life, infant. Directed by Curtis Hanson, it stars Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy. 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.

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