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19921h 50mREnglish

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

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

6.9
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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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DirectorCurtis Hanson

Keywords

rage and hateloss of loved onenannydestroyfamily's daily lifeinfantchildlessnessmalicedesire to have childrenkidssuspensefulfrightened
Budget$12M
Box Office$88M

Cast

Annabella Sciorra as Claire Bartel

Annabella Sciorra

Claire Bartel

Rebecca De Mornay as Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders

Rebecca De Mornay

Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders

Matt McCoy as Michael Bartel

Matt McCoy

Michael Bartel

Ernie Hudson as Solomon

Ernie Hudson

Solomon

Madeline Zima as Emma Bartel

Madeline Zima

Emma Bartel

Julianne Moore as Marlene Craven

Julianne Moore

Marlene Craven

John de Lancie as Dr. Victor Mott

John de Lancie

Dr. Victor Mott

Kevin Skousen as Marty Craven

Kevin Skousen

Marty Craven

Mitchell Laurance as Lawyer

Mitchell Laurance

Lawyer

Jane Jones as Woman in Park

Jane Jones

Woman in Park