Movie
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
More about The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
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 MottCredits
- Directed by
- Curtis Hanson
- Written by
- Amanda Silver
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $11.7M
- Box office
- $88M
Production
Hollywood PicturesUnited States
Interscope CommunicationsUnited States- Nomura Babcock & Brown
Themes
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