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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

1992 • 1h50m Drama, Thriller

Rating

6.9/10

Popularity

4

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.

Details

Director

Curtis Hanson

Screenplay

Amanda Silver

Cast

Annabella Sciorra

Rebecca De Mornay

Matt McCoy

Release date

1/10/1992

Status

Released

Budget

$11,700,000

Revenue

$88,036,683

Origin country

US

Vote count

995