The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2025, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is a horror and thriller film directed by Michelle Garza Cervera, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Suburban couple Caitlin and Miguel hire the seemingly sweet Polly to take care of their newborn baby. But Polly's true motives have little to do with singing lullabies.
Who’s in it. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle stars Maika Monroe as Polly Murphy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Caitlin Morales, Raúl Castillo as Miguel Morales and Mileiah Vega as Emma Morales, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hand That Rocks the Cradle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025)?
- In US, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle worth watching?
- The Hand That Rocks the Cradle holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
- The Hand That Rocks the Cradle stars Maika Monroe, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Raúl Castillo, Mileiah Vega and Nora Contreras.
- When was The Hand That Rocks the Cradle released?
- The Hand That Rocks the Cradle was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.