The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Seattle suburbs, autumn leaves, a babysitter's gentle hum. A mother returns to work, a nanny steps in, a family's routine unravels. Curtis Hanson expertly tightens the screws.

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Curtis Hanson directed The Hand That Rocks the Cradle in 1992. See Curtis Hanson's full filmography, where to start with Curtis Hanson, or where to go after you've seen everything by Curtis Hanson.

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle was released in 1992 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 110 minutes.