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The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 10, 1992

Runtime

1h 50m

Genres

Drama, Thriller

User Score

69%

Original Title

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

Production Companies

Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications, Nomura Babcock & Brown

Director

Curtis Hanson

Budget

$11,700,000

Revenue

$88,036,683

Description

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.