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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

5.720251h 45mRMovieHorrorThriller

Suburban couple Caitlin and Miguel hire the seemingly sweet Polly to take care of their newborn baby. But Polly's true motives have little to do with singing lullabies.

DirectorMichelle Garza Cervera
WriterMicah Bloomberg
ProducersTed Field·Michael Schaefer

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michelle Garza Cervera

MMMaika Monroe
Maika Monroe
Polly Murphy
MWMary Elizabeth Winstead
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Caitlin Morales
RCRaúl Castillo
Raúl Castillo
Miguel Morales
MV
Mileiah Vega
Emma Morales
NC
Nora Contreras
Josie Morales
LC
Lola Contreras
Josie Morales
MSMartin Starr
Martin Starr
Stewart
YL
Yvette Lu
Amelia
RLRiki Lindhome
Riki Lindhome
Bethanny
SCShannon Cochran
Shannon Cochran
Rosanna
ACArabella Olivia Clark
Arabella Olivia Clark
Young Polly
AEAvery Tiiu Essex
Avery Tiiu Essex
Young Caitlin

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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on Netflix?

No, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Disney Plus instead.

Where can I watch The Hand That Rocks the Cradle for free?

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is available on Disney Plus in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.