The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire.
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1/10/1992Runtime
110 minsOverview
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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ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$11,700,000Revenue
$88,036,683Homepage
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A taut psychological thriller that transforms the safety of suburban domesticity into a minefield of suspicion and danger. Watching Peyton's malicious intentions slowly unfold, masked behind a facade of nurturing care, creates an agonizing sense of dread as the family you're rooting for remains dangerously unaware.
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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
Kevin Skousen
Marty Craven
Mitchell Laurance
Lawyer
Jane Jones
Woman in Park
Brian T. Finney
Botanical Gardens Worker
Julie Clemmons
Female Lab Worker
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