The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Directed by Curtis Hanson
R
January 10, 1992    1h 50m    Box Office: $88MDrama, Thriller
6.767%62%6.9
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After her sex offender husband gets caught in the act and kills himself, an embittered pregnant widow loses her child, and embarks on a mission of vengeance against one of her husband's victims and the woman's family.

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  • 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)
  • Curtis HansonDirector
  • Amanda SilverScreenplay
  • David MaddenProducer
  • Ted FieldExecutive Producer
  • Robert W. CortExecutive Producer

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Ratings & Reviews

  • klit75February 18, 2026
    Entertaining. If you've got nothing new to watch it's a good way to pass 2 hours. The asthma thing is a little over done
  • CoougeNovember 16, 2025
    Wow so intense and better than the remake.
  • Survivor AlwaysOctober 27, 2025
    One of my favorite movies from back in the day. Super creepy and scary to think you could end up with this kind of person in your home.
  • Dan S TurpinOctober 26, 2025
    Effective, good performances. Dont waste time woth the crap remake.

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