The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

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

6.9(928 votes)
1992
1h 50m
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.

Production

Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications, Nomura Babcock & Brown

Cast

Annabella Sciorra

Annabella Sciorra

Claire Bartel

Rebecca De Mornay

Rebecca De Mornay

Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders

Matt McCoy

Matt McCoy

Michael Bartel

Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson

Solomon

Madeline Zima

Madeline Zima

Emma Bartel

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Marlene Craven

John de Lancie

John de Lancie

Dr. Victor Mott

Kevin Skousen

Kevin Skousen

Marty Craven

Mitchell Laurance

Mitchell Laurance

Lawyer

Jane Jones

Jane Jones

Woman in Park

More Like This

Bound
Flightplan
One Hour Photo
Anaconda
Thir13en Ghosts
In the Line of Fire
Set It Off
The Color of Milk
Colors
The Forgotten
Bounce
Joe Dirt