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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire.

Rating 6.9 / 10Release January 10, 1992Runtime 110 min

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.

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