The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

6.9 1992 1h 50m United States of America

Drama Thriller

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

Details

Directors

Curtis Hanson

Writers

Amanda Silver

Cast

Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson, Madeline Zima, Julianne Moore, John de Lancie, Kevin Skousen, Mitchell Laurance, Jane Jones, Brian T. Finney, Julie Clemmons, Patrick Ryals, Charles Lucia, Rachel Glenn

Production

Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications, Nomura Babcock & Brown

Languages

English

Countries

United States of America