The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
"Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire."
Originally released in 1992. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is a drama/thriller film. directed by Curtis Hanson.
Starring Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, and Matt McCoy
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 10, 1992
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (977 votes)
Budget
$11.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$88M
7.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Annabella Sciorra
as Claire Bartel
Rebecca De Mornay
as Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders
Matt McCoy
as Michael Bartel
Ernie Hudson
as Solomon
Madeline Zima
as Emma Bartel
Julianne Moore
as Marlene Craven
John de Lancie
as Dr. Victor Mott
Kevin Skousen
as Marty Craven
Mitchell Laurance
as Lawyer
Jane Jones
as Woman in Park
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,700,000
- Revenue
- $88,036,683
Production Companies
- Hollywood Pictures
- Interscope Communications
- Nomura Babcock & Brown
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle about?
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 an...
Who directed The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle was directed by Curtis Hanson.
How long is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Hand That Rocks the Cradle released?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle was released on January 10, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
The main cast of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle includes Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson, Madeline Zima.
Is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle worth watching?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 977 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.