The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

110 mins | Drama, Thriller | Jan. 10, 1992

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.

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

110 mins | Drama, Thriller | Jan. 10, 1992

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
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.
IMDb rating 6.7
Producers Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications, Nomura Babcock & Brown
Original title The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
Directors Brenda Kalosh, Ray Greenfield, Michael Daves, Candy Bennici, Curtis Hanson
Writers Amanda Silver

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

Mitchell Laurance

as Lawyer

Jane Jones

as Woman in Park

Brian T. Finney

as Botanical Gardens Worker

Julie Clemmons

as Female Lab Worker

Patrick Ryals

as Policeman

Charles Lucia

as Realtor (as Chip Lucia)

Rachel Glenn

as Emma's Friend (uncredited)