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The Hand That Rocks The Cradle

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Mary Elizabeth Winstead stars as Caitlin Morales, an upscale suburban mom who brings a new nanny, Polly Murphy (Maika Monroe), into her home, only to discover she is not the person she claims to be.

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William Bibbiani TheWrap It’s probably better to have a mixed-bag remake with real thought put into it than a superficial thriller retread of tired yuppie phobias. “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” may not rock, but hey, let’s give it a hand anyway. Oct 22, 2025 Full Review Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror This 2025 take on the story is more of a reimagining as several elements have been changed. However, the core premise remains the same, which is possibly the best kind of remake – in my book, anyway. Rated: 3/5 Oct 22, 2025 Full Review Callie Hanna FandomWire The musical score, the timing and framing of specific actions, the small but quietly loaded exchanges between our two female leads, they all add to the exact kind of foreboding atmosphere you want from a psychological thriller. Rated: 8/10 Oct 22, 2025 Full Review Courtney Howard Fresh Fiction Aggressively dour, drab and dull in narrative design and aesthetic appeal, this contemporary iteration is frustrating, forgettable fodder, whether or not you revere or revile the original. Rated: 0.5 out of 5 Oct 22, 2025 Full Review Peter Gray The AU Review The Hand That Rocks the Cradle takes pride in its restraint, letting both Winstead and Monroe unravel, before exploding with a violent mentality feels all the more surprising given the delicate terror that surrounds such. Rated: 3/5 Oct 22, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Michelle Garza Cervera

Director

Maika Monroe

Polly Murphy

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Claire Morales

Raúl Castillo

Miguel Morales

Martin Starr

Stewart

Mileiah Vega

Emma Morales
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Movie Info

Synopsis Mary Elizabeth Winstead stars as Caitlin Morales, an upscale suburban mom who brings a new nanny, Polly Murphy (Maika Monroe), into her home, only to discover she is not the person she claims to be.
Director
Michelle Garza Cervera
Producer
Ted Field, Mike Larocca, Michael Schaefer
Screenwriter
Micah Bloomberg, Micah Bloomberg
Distributor
Hulu
Production Co
20th Century Studios
Rating
R (Language|Some Strong/Bloody Violence|Sexual Content)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 22, 2025
Runtime
1h 42m