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

1992
1h 50m
Drama
Thriller

Status

Released

Release

1992

Runtime

1h 50m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

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Storyline

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

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 50m
Jan 10, 1992
Digital Release
Feb 23, 2021
Languages
English
Director
Curtis Hanson
Curtis Hanson
Production
Hollywood Pictures
Hollywood Pictures
Interscope Communications
Interscope Communications
Nomura Babcock & Brown
Nomura Babcock & Brown
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

15 Cast Members

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

Kevin Skousen

Marty Craven

Mitchell Laurance

Mitchell Laurance

Lawyer

Jane Jones

Woman in Park

Brian T. Finney

Brian T. Finney

Botanical Gardens Worker

Julie Clemmons

Julie Clemmons

Female Lab Worker

Patrick Ryals

Policeman

Charles Lucia

Charles Lucia

Realtor (as Chip Lucia)

Rachel Glenn

Emma's Friend (uncredited)

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