The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Jan 10, 1992

1h 50m

★ 6.9

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

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.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Hollywood Pictures

Interscope Communications

Nomura Babcock & Brown

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Trailers

Cast

Claire Bartel

Annabella Sciorra

Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders

Rebecca De Mornay

Michael Bartel

Matt McCoy

Solomon

Ernie Hudson

Emma Bartel

Madeline Zima

Marlene Craven

Julianne Moore

Dr. Victor Mott

John de Lancie

Marty Craven

Kevin Skousen

Lawyer

Mitchell Laurance

Woman in Park

Jane Jones

Botanical Gardens Worker

Brian T. Finney

Female Lab Worker

Julie Clemmons

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