The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

19921h 50min

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.

Storyline

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.

Released
January 10, 1992
Runtime
1h 50min
Budget
$11,700,000
Revenue
$88,036,683
Language
English
Production
Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications, Nomura Babcock & Brown