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Feature film — 1992

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)

6.91h 50mDrama — Thriller

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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A high-signal pick with 1,077 votes.

Hollywood Pictures / Interscope Communications / Nomura Babcock & Brown

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Director: Curtis Hanson

On screen

Cast & crew

Annabella Sciorra as Claire Bartel

Annabella Sciorra

Claire Bartel

Rebecca De Mornay as Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders

Rebecca De Mornay

Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders

Matt McCoy as Michael Bartel

Matt McCoy

Michael Bartel

Ernie Hudson as Solomon

Ernie Hudson

Solomon

Madeline Zima as Emma Bartel

Madeline Zima

Emma Bartel

Julianne Moore as Marlene Craven

Julianne Moore

Marlene Craven

John de Lancie as Dr. Victor Mott

John de Lancie

Dr. Victor Mott

K

Kevin Skousen

Marty Craven

Mitchell Laurance as Lawyer

Mitchell Laurance

Lawyer

J

Jane Jones

Woman in Park

Brian T. Finney as Botanical Gardens Worker

Brian T. Finney

Botanical Gardens Worker

Julie Clemmons as Female Lab Worker

Julie Clemmons

Female Lab Worker

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