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The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

R

1992

110 minutes

DramaThriller

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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Top Cast

Annabella Sciorra headshot

Annabella Sciorra

Claire Bartel

Rebecca De Mornay headshot

Rebecca De Mornay

Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders

Matt McCoy headshot

Matt McCoy

Michael Bartel

Ernie Hudson headshot

Ernie Hudson

Solomon

Madeline Zima headshot

Madeline Zima

Emma Bartel

Julianne Moore headshot

Julianne Moore

Marlene Craven

John de Lancie headshot

John de Lancie

Dr. Victor Mott

Kevin Skousen headshot

Kevin Skousen

Marty Craven

Mitchell Laurance headshot

Mitchell Laurance

Lawyer

Jane Jones headshot

Jane Jones

Woman in Park

Brian T. Finney headshot

Brian T. Finney

Botanical Gardens Worker

Julie Clemmons headshot

Julie Clemmons

Female Lab Worker

Patrick Ryals headshot

Patrick Ryals

Policeman

Charles Lucia headshot

Charles Lucia

Realtor (as Chip Lucia)

Rachel Glenn headshot

Rachel Glenn

Emma's Friend (uncredited)