The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire.
6.9(1,031) 1992-01-10 110 minDramaThriller
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.
DirectorCurtis Hanson
ProducerDavid Madden
ScreenplayAmanda Silver
Original Music ComposerGraeme Revell
Cast & characters
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
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Kevin Skousen
as Marty Craven
Mitchell Laurance
as Lawyer
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Jane Jones
as Woman in Park
Brian T. Finney
as Botanical Gardens Worker
Julie Clemmons
as Female Lab Worker
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Patrick Ryals
as Policeman
Charles Lucia
as Realtor (as Chip Lucia)
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Rachel Glenn
as Emma's Friend (uncredited)
