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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

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

  • Movie
  • 1992
  • R
  • 1h 50m

Directed by Curtis Hanson

6.9

TMDB audience rating
6.9 out of 10 from 1,080 votes

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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.

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Cast and crew

  • Annabella Sciorra

    Annabella SciorraClaire Bartel

  • Rebecca De Mornay

    Rebecca De MornayMrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders

  • Matt McCoy

    Matt McCoyMichael Bartel

  • Ernie Hudson

    Ernie HudsonSolomon

  • Madeline Zima

    Madeline ZimaEmma Bartel

  • Julianne Moore

    Julianne MooreMarlene Craven

  • John de Lancie

    John de LancieDr. Victor Mott

  • Kevin SkousenMarty Craven

  • Mitchell Laurance

    Mitchell LauranceLawyer

  • Jane JonesWoman in Park

  • Brian T. Finney

    Brian T. FinneyBotanical Gardens Worker

  • Julie Clemmons

    Julie ClemmonsFemale Lab Worker

  • Patrick RyalsPoliceman

  • Charles Lucia

    Charles LuciaRealtor (as Chip Lucia)

  • Rachel GlennEmma's Friend (uncredited)

Director
Curtis Hanson
Writer
Amanda Silver
Music
Graeme Revell
Cinematography
Robert Elswit