The Hand That Rocks the Cradle poster

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle( 1992)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Annabella Sciorra

      Claire Bartel

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      Rebecca De Mornay

      Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders

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      Matt McCoy

      Michael Bartel

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      Ernie Hudson

      Solomon

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      Madeline Zima

      Emma Bartel

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      Julianne Moore

      Marlene Craven

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      John de Lancie

      Dr. Victor Mott

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      Kevin Skousen

      Marty Craven

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      Mitchell Laurance

      Lawyer

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      Jane Jones

      Woman in Park

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      Brian T. Finney

      Botanical Gardens Worker

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      Julie Clemmons

      Female Lab Worker

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      Patrick Ryals

      Policeman

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      Charles Lucia

      Realtor (as Chip Lucia)

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      Rachel Glenn

      Emma's Friend (uncredited)

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    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Thu Dec 19 2019
    ***The nanny from hell in the Seattle area*** A well-to-do couple in the Puget Sound region (Matt McCoy & Annabella Sciorra) hires a nanny not knowing that she has axes to grind (Rebecca De Mornay). Ernie Hudson plays a mentally challenged laborer while Julianne Moore is on hand as the wife’s best friend. "The Hand that Rocks the Cradle" (1992) is a drama/thriller in the mold of contemporaneous flicks like “The Stepfather” (1987) and “The Crush” (1993). The events even take place in the same area as those. While it’s the least of these, it’s not far off in overall quality. It has a...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    11700000.00

    Revenue

    88036683.00

    Keywords

    • rage and hate
    • loss of loved one
    • nanny
    • destroy
    • family's daily life
    • infant
    • childlessness
    • malice
    • desire to have children
    • kids
    • suspenseful
    • frightened