The read
Every source lands within 3 points of the others, across 1,100 audience votes.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic64/100
1,060 audience votes
Key crew
- Curtis HansonDirector
- Amanda SilverScreenplay
- Graeme RevellOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Annabella SciorraClaire Bartel
- Rebecca De MornayMrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders
- Matt McCoyMichael Bartel
- Ernie HudsonSolomon
- Madeline ZimaEmma Bartel
- Julianne MooreMarlene Craven
- John de LancieDr. Victor Mott
- Kevin SkousenMarty Craven
- Mitchell LauranceLawyer
- Jane JonesWoman in Park
- Brian T. FinneyBotanical Gardens Worker
- Julie ClemmonsFemale Lab Worker
Stills
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Themes
rage and hateloss of loved onenannydestroyfamily's daily lifeinfantchildlessnessmalicedesire to have childrenkidssuspensefulfrightened
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