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The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

# Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire.
Drama   Thriller
📜 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.
💵 Budget: USD 11,700,000
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1992-01-10
⌚ Running Time: 110 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.9

Beloved Cast

Annabella Sciorra original image
Claire Bartel
Annabella Sciorra
Rebecca De Mornay original image
Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders
Rebecca De Mornay
Matt McCoy original image
Michael Bartel
Matt McCoy
Ernie Hudson original image
Solomon
Ernie Hudson
Madeline Zima original image
Emma Bartel
Madeline Zima
Julianne Moore original image
Marlene Craven
Julianne Moore
John de Lancie original image
Dr. Victor Mott
John de Lancie
Kevin Skousen original image
Marty Craven
Kevin Skousen
Mitchell Laurance original image
Lawyer
Mitchell Laurance
Jane Jones original image
Woman in Park
Jane Jones
Brian T. Finney original image
Botanical Gardens Worker
Brian T. Finney
Julie Clemmons original image
Female Lab Worker
Julie Clemmons
Patrick Ryals original image
Policeman
Patrick Ryals
Charles Lucia original image
Realtor (as Chip Lucia)
Charles Lucia
Rachel Glenn original image
Emma's Friend (uncredited)
Rachel Glenn

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