The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1992, The Hand that Rocks the Cradle is a thriller and drama film directed by Curtis Hanson, running about 110 minutes. “Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 and replace her in the family. The nail-biting suspense builds quickly in this chilling psychological thriller about deception and bitter revenge.
Who’s in it. The Hand that Rocks the Cradle stars Annabella Sciorra as Claire Bartel, Rebecca De Mornay as Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders, Matt McCoy as Michael Bartel and Ernie Hudson as Solomon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Hand that Rocks the Cradle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $88M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992)?
- In US, The Hand that Rocks the Cradle is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. 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 Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson and Madeline Zima.
- When was The Hand that Rocks the Cradle released?
- The Hand that Rocks the Cradle was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.