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MyCinema has not rated The Hand That Rocks the Cradle for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Hand That Rocks the Cradle in the US?

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle streams on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle suitable for kids?

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19921h 50mDrama / Thriller

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Name: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1992-01-10
Duration: 110 min

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

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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Based on 1,068 votes

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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 50m

At 1h 50m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 1,068 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Hand That Rocks the Cradle tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 50m.
It is included with Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 1,068 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Hand That Rocks the Cradle for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Hand That Rocks the Cradle in the US?: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle streams on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
Is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle suitable for kids?: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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