The Hand That Rocks The Cradle

– A suburban family chooses seemingly sweet Peyton Flanders as their newborn's nanny. Only much later ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 50 Minutes
Release Year:
1992
Original Name:
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) - Also known as 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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Producing Country:
USA
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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) - Trailer

Release Date:

10 Jan 1992

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Curtis Hanson

Writer:

Amanda Silver

Main Actors:

Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson

Plot:

Peyton Flanders (Rebecca De Mornay) seemed to be the perfect nanny, but secretly she was out to wreck the lives of the family she was supposed to be helping. Before becoming the nanny, Peyton had a miscarriage due to the stress caused by the death of her husband, Dr. Victor Mott (John de Lancie), and blamed it on Claire (the mother, played by Annabella Sciorra),. Claire suspects nothing, having never met Peyton before.

Awards:

5 wins & 6 nominations.

Production:

Disney

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
63%