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The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

Not Rated
DramaThriller
6.9/10(882 ratings)

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.

01-10-1992
1h 50m
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
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Main 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

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Curtis Hanson
Production:
Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications, Nomura Babcock & Brown
Revenue:
$88,036,683
Budget:
$11,700,000

Key Crew

Director of Photography:
Robert Elswit
Screenplay:
Amanda Silver
Original Music Composer:
Graeme Revell
Producer:
David Madden
Director:
Curtis Hanson

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en