
MOVIE PROFILE
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
“Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire.”
★ 6.9 / 10 (1,077 votes)January 10, 1992110 minEN
DramaThriller
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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Annabella SciorraClaire Bartel
Rebecca De MornayMrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders
Matt McCoyMichael Bartel
Ernie HudsonSolomon
Madeline ZimaEmma Bartel
Julianne MooreMarlene Craven
John de LancieDr. Victor Mott
Mitchell LauranceLawyer
Brian T. FinneyBotanical Gardens Worker
Julie ClemmonsFemale Lab Worker










