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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

year 1992 decade 90s director Curtis Hanson genre Psychological thriller

110 minutes

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Annabella Sciorra Claire Bartel

Rebecca De Mornay Mrs. Mott

Matt McCoy Michael Bartel

Ernie Hudson Solomon

Julianne Moore Marlene Craven

Madeline Zima Emma Bartel

John de Lancie Dr. Victor Mott

Kevin Skousen Marty Craven

Eric Melander Baby Joey

Jennifer Melander Baby Joey

Ashley Melander Baby Joey

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle | The Rewatchables

aired June 15, 2026

host Bill Simmons host Chris Ryan host Joanna Robinson producer Craig Horlbeck producer Chia Hao Tat producer Eduardo Ocampo producer Matt Pevic theme From Hell Month

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