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

Movie·1992·1h 50m

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

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

Directed By

Curtis Hanson

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

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.

Written By

Amanda Silver

Producer

David Madden, Ted Field

Cinematography

Robert Elswit

Music

Graeme Revell

Editor

John F. Link

Themes

rage and hateloss of loved onenannydestroyfamily's daily lifeinfantchildlessnessmalicedesire to have childrenkidssuspensefulfrightened

Production House

Hollywood Pictures
Interscope Communications
Nomura Babcock & Brown

Audience Score

69%

1,002 votes

Skip10%
Timepass24%
Go for it38%
Perfection28%

Where to watch

Region: IN

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// cast

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

Marty Craven

Mitchell Laurance

Mitchell Laurance

Lawyer

Jane Jones

Woman in Park

Brian T. Finney

Brian T. Finney

Botanical Gardens Worker

Julie Clemmons

Julie Clemmons

Female Lab Worker

Patrick Ryals

Policeman

Charles Lucia

Charles Lucia

Realtor (as Chip Lucia)

Rachel Glenn

Emma's Friend (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

Robert Elswit

Robert Elswit

Director of Photography

Amanda Silver

Amanda Silver

Screenplay

Graeme Revell

Graeme Revell

Original Music Composer

John F. Link

Editor

David Madden

David Madden

Producer

Curtis Hanson

Curtis Hanson

Director

Ted Field

Ted Field

Executive Producer

Robert W. Cort

Executive Producer

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