The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Where to Watch The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) (Legally)

Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire.
Jan 10, 1992 US 110 min M
6.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 017 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1992).

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, Thriller, with a runtime around 110 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.9/10 from about 1,017 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

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

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Plot

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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Main cast

Annabella Sciorra
as Claire Bartel
Rebecca De Mornay
as Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders
Matt McCoy
as Michael Bartel
Ernie Hudson
as Solomon
Madeline Zima
as Emma Bartel
Julianne Moore
as Marlene Craven
John de Lancie
as Dr. Victor Mott
Kevin Skousen
as Marty Craven
Jane Jones
as Woman in Park