Watch The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) Official Trailer
Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire.
6.9 / 10 IMDb January 10, 1992 1h 50m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 50m
Release Date
January 10, 1992
Genre
Drama, Thriller
Status
Released
Budget
$11,700,000
Revenue
$88,036,683
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
Cast
Annabella Sciorra
as Claire Bartel
Rebecca De Mornay
as Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders
Matt McCoy
as Michael Bartel
Ernie Hudson
as Solomon
Madeline Zima
as Emma Bartel
Julianne Moore
as Marlene Craven
John de Lancie
as Dr. Victor Mott
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Kevin Skousen
as Marty Craven
Mitchell Laurance
as Lawyer
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Jane Jones
as Woman in Park
Brian T. Finney
as Botanical Gardens Worker
Julie Clemmons
as Female Lab Worker
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Patrick Ryals
as Policeman
Charles Lucia
as Realtor (as Chip Lucia)
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Rachel Glenn
as Emma's Friend (uncredited)
Production Companies
Hollywood Pictures
Interscope CommunicationsNomura Babcock & Brown
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Official Trailer 1992
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