

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
- Drama
- 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.
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is a 1992 psychological thriller about a seemingly trustworthy nanny who harbors dark intentions toward the family that hired her. This nail-biting drama explores deception and revenge as a mother uncovers the nanny's sinister plot to destroy her life and replace her in the family.
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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- Patrick RyalsPoliceman
Charles LuciaRealtor (as Chip Lucia)- Rachel GlennEmma's Friend (uncredited)

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When was The Hand That Rocks the Cradle released?
The film was released on January 10, 1992.
What is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle about?
The movie follows a suburban family who hires nanny Peyton Flanders to care for their newborn, only to discover that Peyton has sinister motives to destroy the mother, Claire Bartel, and take her place in the family.
What genres does The Hand That Rocks the Cradle belong to?
The film is a drama and psychological thriller.















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