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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)

R 110 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   10 January 1992 (USA)
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After her humiliated husband kills himself, an embittered pregnant widow loses her child, and embarks on a mission of vengeance against a woman and her family.

Director:

Curtis Hanson

Writer:

Amanda Silver
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Annabella Sciorra ...
Rebecca De Mornay ...
Matt McCoy ...
Julianne Moore ...
Ernie Hudson ...
Madeline Zima ...
John de Lancie ...
Kevin Skousen ...
Mitchell Laurance Mitchell Laurance ...
Justin Zaremby Justin Zaremby ...
Eric Melander Eric Melander ...
Jennifer Melander Jennifer Melander ...
Ashley Melander Ashley Melander ...
Cliff Lenz Cliff Lenz ...
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Storyline

Peyton Flanders seemed to be the perfect nanny, but secretly she was out to wreck the lives of the family she was supposed to be helping. Before becoming the nanny, Peyton had a miscarriage, and blamed it on Claire (the mother). Claire suspects nothing, having never met Peyton before. Written by Rob Hartill  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Nanny | Baby | Miscarriage | Revenge | Suicide  | See more »

Taglines:

Their innocence is her opportunity. Their trust is her weapon. And their destruction, her triumph. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for terror, violence, a scene of sexual molestation, and for language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

La mano que mece la cuna See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$11,700,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$88,036,683 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Madeline Zima's film debut. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Michael goes downstairs because he hears opera music playing in Peyton's room, the indicator lights for the alarm and PM time on the clock radio change from two lights to one and back again. See more »

Quotes

[Claire Bartel is having an asthma attack]
Peyton Flanders: Something the matter, Claire?
[whispers]
Peyton Flanders: When your husband makes love to you, it's MY face he sees. When your baby's hungry, it's MY breast that feeds him. Look at you! When push comes to shove... you can't even breathe!
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Crazy Credits

As the end credits roll, we see the Bartel residence. See more »


Soundtracks

"SEATTLE TODAY THEME"
Written by Dan Dean
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