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The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992)

Movie"Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire."
Audience Score
69
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R 1 hr 50 minJan 10th, 1992Drama, 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.
StarringAnnabella SciorraRebecca De MornayMatt McCoy
DirectorCurtis Hanson

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 10th, 1992
On DVD & Blu-ray:December 8th, 1998 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$11,700,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$88,036,683 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Ted Field, Robert W. Cort
Production Companies:Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications, Nomura Babcock & Brown
Movie Tags:
loss of loved onechildsuspensefulfrightenednannyfamily's daily liferage and hatedesire to have childreninfantdestroy