rage and hate,loss of loved one,nanny,destroy,family's daily life,infant,childlessness,malice,desire to have children,child,suspenseful,frightened

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992)

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

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Curtis Hanson
  • Profile picture of Annabella Sciorra
    Claire Bartel Annabella Sciorra
  • Profile picture of Rebecca De Mornay
    Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders Rebecca De Mornay
  • Profile picture of Matt McCoy
    Michael Bartel Matt McCoy
  • Profile picture of Ernie Hudson
    Solomon Ernie Hudson
  • Profile picture of Madeline Zima
    Emma Bartel Madeline Zima
  • Profile picture of Julianne Moore
    Marlene Craven Julianne Moore
  • Profile picture of John de Lancie
    Dr. Victor Mott John de Lancie
  • Profile picture of Mitchell Laurance
    Lawyer Mitchell Laurance

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Keywords

  • rage and hate
  • loss of loved one
  • nanny
  • destroy
  • family's daily life
  • infant
  • childlessness
  • malice
  • desire to have children
  • child
  • suspenseful
  • frightened