The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
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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Frequently asked questions about The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Where can I watch The Hand That Rocks the Cradle in the United States?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle stars Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson, and Madeline Zima. Curtis Hanson is the director.
How long is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).
When did The Hand That Rocks the Cradle come out?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle was released on January 10, 1992.
Which studio made The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle was produced by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications, and Nomura Babcock & Brown in the United States.
What was the budget for The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle was made on a budget of $11,700,000.
How much did The Hand That Rocks the Cradle make at the box office?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle grossed $88,036,683 worldwide, against a budget of $11,700,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.