Curtis HansonDirector
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
Kevin SkousenMarty Craven
Mitchell LauranceLawyer- Jane JonesWoman in Park
Brian T. FinneyBotanical Gardens Worker
Julie ClemmonsFemale Lab Worker
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
- drama
- thriller
10 Jan 1992
6.9
7
1h 50min
Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire.
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.
