

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
1992 · Movie · 1h 50m · R
DramaThriller
"Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire."
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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Metacritic
64/100
Key crew
- Graeme RevellOriginal Music Composer
- Amanda SilverScreenplay
- Curtis HansonDirector
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























