The Hand that Rocks the Cradle poster
Screenplay Amanda Silver
Director Curtis Hanson

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

Tagline: Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire.

Release Date: 1992-01-10

Duration: 110 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Julianne Moore
    Marlene Craven
  • Madeline Zima
    Emma Bartel
  • Annabella Sciorra
    Claire Bartel
  • Rebecca De Mornay
    Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders
  • Ernie Hudson
    Solomon
  • Matt McCoy
    Michael Bartel
  • John de Lancie
    Dr. Victor Mott
  • Brian T. Finney
    Botanical Gardens Worker
  • Charles Lucia
    Realtor (as Chip Lucia)
  • Kevin Skousen
    Marty Craven