The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

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

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle — 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.

• Release date
• January 10, 1992
• Runtime
• 110 min
• Genres
• Drama, Thriller
• Director
• Curtis Hanson

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle — Cast

Annabella Sciorra Claire Bartel Rebecca De Mornay Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders Matt McCoy Michael Bartel Ernie Hudson Solomon Madeline Zima Emma Bartel Julianne Moore Marlene Craven John de Lancie Dr. Victor Mott

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Kevin Skousen Marty Craven