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The Hand That Rocks The Cradle

Annabella Sciorra (Actor), Rebecca De Mornay (Actor), Curtis Hanson (Director), Rated:
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4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,317 ratings
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Genre DE, ANNABELLA, THRILLER, MORNAY, REBECCA, Thriller, SCIORRA
Format Closed-captioned, Dolby, NTSC, Multiple Formats, Color, Letterboxed, Widescreen
Contributor Kevin Skousen, John De Lancie, Robert Elswit, Cliff Lenz, Todd Jamieson, Ernie Hudson, Rebecca De Mornay, Madeline Zima, Matt McCoy, Annabella Sciorra, Julianne Moore, Amanda Silver, Therese Tinling, Mitchell Laurance, Eric Melander, Justin Zaremby, Curtis Hanson See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 50 minutes
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Get ready for edge-of-your-seat excitement with the hit that rocked the nation! In this entertaining thriller, Claire Bartel (Annabella Sciorra -- THE HARD WAY, INTERNAL AFFAIRS) has the perfect life and family -- and exactly what Petyon Flanders (Rebecca De Mornay -- RISKY BUSINESS) desires desperately. But once Peyton deceptively becomes the Bartels' live-in housekeeper, how far will she really go when the life she wants belongs to someone else? From absorbing start to heart-stopping finish, this critically acclaimed winner delivers a lively mix of thrills, chills, and surprises equaling 100% fun!

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A potboiler featuring a demented caretaker and a seemingly hapless suburban family, this is The Nanny of the 1990s. However, it is much more predictable than that 1965 Bette Davis psychodrama, and more graphic. It works only because Rebecca De Mornay makes us intensely uncomfortable as the disturbed au pair who wants to take care of much more than her employer's well-being.

Annabella Sciorra plays the perfect mother of a flawless family. Her obstetrician, however, is less than wonderful, having enjoyed her examination much more than he should have. When she files sexual harassment charges against the repugnant doctor, he loses face--literally--after shooting himself in the head. Several months later, an ideal nanny shows up at her home. You guessed it--she's the doc's widow.

The movie follows a tried and true formula, with the audience in on everything. However, the story does surprise us in intense and intimate ways. The visit to the obstetrician is one of the creepiest moments in the film. You definitely hear the voice of writer Amanda Silver in a plot concerned with the vulnerabilities of a family, a newborn, a marriage.

Since we know so much up front, there is an overall lack of inventiveness in the plot machinations. It may not jolt us, but De Mornay does. It's unsettling to watch someone who appears so attractive and who behaves so kindly suddenly reveal hideous psychopathic tendencies. Restraining herself from going over the top, she instead oozes such malevolence you'll want to shudder. --Rochelle O'Gorman

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.35:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 0.01 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1528300
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Curtis Hanson, Robert Elswit
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Closed-captioned, Dolby, NTSC, Multiple Formats, Color, Letterboxed, Widescreen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 50 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ December 8, 1998
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Ernie Hudson, Matt McCoy, Julianne Moore
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ French
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Language ‏ : ‎ French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Unqualified
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ HOLLYWOOD PICTURES
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 6305213305
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Amanda Silver
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,317 ratings

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ANGELA GREEN
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
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Jordan Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars A standout movie during the time of 90s thrillers!
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
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Fatal Attraction, Basic Instinct, Pacific Heights... the list goes on. The 90s had some really fun movies that were suspenseful and dramatic but none were as good, in my opinion, as The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. Brilliantly written, directed and performed, this movie is sure to keep you on the seat of your chair the whole time! Nothing horror or supernatural, just good old-fashioned creepy! Highly recommend this watch!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
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Wonderful psychological thriller.
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Meredith L. Burton
5.0 out of 5 stars An Intense and Edge-of-Your Seat Thriller: Always Check Your Caregivers References!
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2012
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I am a huge fan of psychological thrillers. This film is one that I've just encountered. The story is riveting from start to finish. Exploring the universal theme of revenge, this movie depicts the harrowing quest of a family struggling to survive against an insidious yet ruthless evil.

Clare is embroilled in a dilemma. She believes that she has suffered molestation during a routine exam given by her gynocologist. After Clare reports the doctor to the police, several other women come forward to report simelar allegations. Dr. Mott cannot withstand the devastation to his practice and commits suicide. The doctor's mentally unhinged wife systematically plots her revenge against Clare and her family. Posing as a nanny named Payton Flanders, Mrs. Mott gains ascendancy over the family through her kind facade. Gradually, Clare begins to suspect that things are not what they seem.

I found this story to be very compelling. My favorite aspect was the psychological mind games instigated by the character of Mrs. Mott. We see that evil systematically erodes trust of others before it pursues the outright disstruction of its prey. I love the heroic actions of Clare, and the other individuals in the family are very endearing.

The acting in this film is superb. Rebecca Da Mornay is chilling as the psychotic caregiver. She brings a malevolence yet oddly empathetic portrayal to a role that could have easily degenerated into campy material. The woman portraying Clare is excellent, and the little girl who plays the young daughter is great. I also love the man who portrays Solomon, a mentally challenged yet wise gardener and fix-it man. This movie is one that should be watched for entertainment and for a stunning portrait of the universal struggle of good and evil. God bless you all.
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Mezzy
4.0 out of 5 stars Good suspenseful movie
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
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Old school movie full of suspense
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
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Who doesn't like a movie about a psychotic nanny?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good movie
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023
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Great movie! Arrived quickly!
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Alberto Pedraza
5.0 out of 5 stars Cuidado a qué niñera vas a contratar.
Reviewed in Mexico on June 9, 2022
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 Un clásico de los 90

El Blu-ray contiene audio en inglés y español (latino), subtítulos en inglés, español y francés. La imagen es de buena calidad, no trae material extra. Llegó en muy buenas condiciones y antes de la fecha estipulada. Si eres cinéfilo no dejes pasar la oportunidad que este clásico lo tengas en tu colección.

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Alberto Pedraza
5.0 out of 5 stars Cuidado a qué niñera vas a contratar.
Reviewed in Mexico on June 9, 2022
Un clásico de los 90

El Blu-ray contiene audio en inglés y español (latino), subtítulos en inglés, español y francés. La imagen es de buena calidad, no trae material extra. Llegó en muy buenas condiciones y antes de la fecha estipulada. Si eres cinéfilo no dejes pasar la oportunidad que este clásico lo tengas en tu colección.

Anexo fotos de portada, contraportada, interior así como un breve video para más detalles.

SUGERENCIA: A los que compren una película en dvd o blu-ray cuando escriban una reseña por favor tengan la atención de detallar si el audio de la película viene en inglés y español, ya que en la mayoría de los casos Amazon no da detalles en estos puntos y también no publica la parte trasera del producto. He notado que muchas personas están interesadas en este detalle y sería bueno hacerlo saber a futuros compradores.

Frases que he visto como: "muy bien", "genial", "para pasarla en familia", "me llegó bien" la verdad no aportan mucho a una reseña, no ponen foto de qué producto compraron para que su reseña sea más precisa.

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5.0 out of 5 stars LA MAIN SUR LE BERCEAU
Reviewed in France on September 18, 2023
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Produit bien reçu..
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5.0 out of 5 stars Suspense
Reviewed in Italy on June 25, 2023
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Un film datato, ma sempre piacevole da rivedere
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great value for money
Reviewed in Australia on November 29, 2022
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Great film and actor lm very happy with the seller and product
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