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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
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THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE

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

19921h 50m6.9 TMDb

Directed by Curtis Hanson

Spoiler-Free

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.

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

Kevin Skousen

Kevin Skousen

Marty Craven

Movie Vibe

Suspense6.7
Emotion6.7
Complexity6.4
Humor5
Realism6.6
Action5
Darkness5.6

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers who enjoy suspense and tension

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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