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The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

R
Movie
1992
1h 50m
English
Drama, 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.
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Annabella Sciorra
Claire Bartel
Rebecca De Mornay
Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders
Matt McCoy
Michael Bartel
Madeline Zima
Emma Bartel
Julianne Moore
Marlene Craven
John de Lancie
Dr. Victor Mott
Kevin Skousen
Marty Craven
Jane Jones
Woman in Park
Brian T Finney
Botanical Gardens Worker
Julie Clemmons
Female Lab Worker
Patrick Ryals
Policeman
Charles Lucia
Realtor (as Chip Lucia)
Rachel Glenn
Emma's Friend (uncredited)
Directed By: Curtis Hanson
Written By: Amanda Silver (Screenplay)

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CinemanicBonkers says...
5 years ago
Back in the 90s I only watched half of the film and glad to of watched the full film because it was great with plenty of action and with a strong plot and Rebecca De Mornay played her revenge villain role great! It reminds of her character In the film Mother’s Day. XD
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onehotbeaner says...
7 years ago
At first I was a bit skeptic due to some very early, cheesy acting/lines. But I was surprisingly on the edge of my seat the whole time. I felt as a thriller it went above and beyond in the story line to keep audiences constantly guessing what the main characters will do next. I'm very glad I watched this film, I even got my sister who hates movies like this to be glued to the television!
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Spiritualized Kaos says...
10 months ago
A kangaroo who wants to take over a family.
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OffbeatParadox says...
2 years ago
**A solid thriller with an ending that is way too convenient.**
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CinemaSerf
2 years ago
For a while, Rebecca de Mornay is quite menacing as the live-in nanny "Peyton". She is hired by "Claire" (Annabella Sciorra) and her husband "Michael" (Matt McCoy) to look after their baby. Initially all kind and helpful, we soon begin to suspect that she has another agenda - and that she will stop More
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Wuchak
4 years ago
***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 b More
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