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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

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

1992★ 6.9 · 1K1h 50mDramaThriller

Overview

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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Cast

Julianne Moore
as Marlene Craven

Madeline Zima
as Emma Bartel

Annabella Sciorra
as Claire Bartel

Rebecca De Mornay
as Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders

Ernie Hudson
as Solomon

Matt McCoy
as Michael Bartel

John de Lancie
as Dr. Victor Mott

Mitchell Laurance
as Lawyer

Charles Lucia
as Realtor (as Chip Lucia)

Rachel Glenn
as Emma's Friend (uncredited)

Brian T. Finney
as Botanical Gardens Worker

Kevin Skousen
as Marty Craven

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6.9/ 10

1K TMDB votes

6.9

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Release date: 1992-01-10

Budget: $11,700,000

Revenue: $88,036,683

Runtime: 1h 50m

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DramaThriller

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