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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

6.919921h 50mRMovieDramaThriller

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…

DirectorCurtis Hanson
WriterAmanda Silver
ProducersDavid Madden·Ted Field

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Cast · Directed by Curtis Hanson

ASAnnabella Sciorra
Annabella Sciorra
Claire Bartel
RMRebecca De Mornay
Rebecca De Mornay
Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders
MMMatt McCoy
Matt McCoy
Michael Bartel
EHErnie Hudson
Ernie Hudson
Solomon
MZMadeline Zima
Madeline Zima
Emma Bartel
JMJulianne Moore
Julianne Moore
Marlene Craven
JLJohn de Lancie
John de Lancie
Dr. Victor Mott
KS
Kevin Skousen
Marty Craven
MLMitchell Laurance
Mitchell Laurance
Lawyer
JJ
Jane Jones
Woman in Park
BFBrian T. Finney
Brian T. Finney
Botanical Gardens Worker
JCJulie Clemmons
Julie Clemmons
Female Lab Worker

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