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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) is streaming on Netflix. Also available to rent on Apple TV+.
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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.
The quiet safety of a manicured suburban home dissolves when a seemingly perfect nanny begins systematically dismantling a mother's life. This psychological chess match turns domestic bliss into a claustrophobic nightmare of identity theft and manipulation.
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Curtis Hanson
Cast
Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson, Madeline Zima, Julianne Moore, John de Lancie, Kevin Skousen, Mitchell Laurance, Jane Jones
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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
You can stream The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) on Netflix with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
6.9/10
RT Critics
67%
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Director
Curtis Hanson
Cast
Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson, Madeline Zima, Julianne Moore, John de Lancie, Kevin Skousen, Mitchell Laurance, Jane Jones
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