The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)

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

Overview: 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.

Release Date: 1992-01-10

Runtime: 110

Genres: Drama, Thriller

Language: EN

Company: Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications, Nomura Babcock & Brown

Status: Released

Writer: Amanda Silver

Director: Curtis Hanson

Producer: David Madden

Vote Average: 6.871

Vote Count: 937

Country: United States of America

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Cast

ActorCharacter
Annabella SciorraClaire Bartel
Rebecca De MornayMrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders
Matt McCoyMichael Bartel
Ernie HudsonSolomon
Madeline ZimaEmma Bartel
Julianne MooreMarlene Craven
John de LancieDr. Victor Mott
Kevin SkousenMarty Craven
Mitchell LauranceLawyer
Jane JonesWoman in Park
Brian T. FinneyBotanical Gardens Worker
Julie ClemmonsFemale Lab Worker
Patrick RyalsPoliceman
Charles LuciaRealtor (as Chip Lucia)
Rachel GlennEmma's Friend (uncredited)

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Ratings

6.871/10 based on 937 votes.

Review

***The nanny from hell in the Seattle area*** A well-to-do couple in the Puget Sound region (Matt McCoy & Annabella Sciorra) hires a nanny not knowing that she has axes to grind (Rebecca De Mornay). Ernie Hudson plays a mentally challenged laborer while Julianne Moore is on hand as the wife’s best friend. "The Hand that Rocks the Cradle" (1992) is a drama/thriller in the mold of contemporaneous flicks like “The Stepfather” (1987) and “The Crush” (1993). The events even take place in the same area as those. While it’s the least of these, it’s not far off in overall quality. It has a bit of a Lifetime movie vibe and the serviceable Sciorra doesn’t trip my trigger while De Mornay’s character is a turn-off because she’s obviously nutzoid. Meanwhile Moore superbly plays a biyatch while McCoy is ineffectual as the hubby. The locations are fabulous, however. The movie runs 1 hour, 50 minutes, and was shot in Seattle, Tacoma and Issaquah, Washington. GRADE: B-/C+

FAQs

Q: Who directed The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
A: Curtis Hanson.

Q: What genre is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
A: Drama, Thriller.

Q: When was The Hand That Rocks the Cradle released?
A: 1992-01-10.

Q: Who wrote The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
A: Amanda Silver.