Films The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Film • 2025 • Horror, Thriller

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Suburban couple Caitlin and Miguel hire seemingly sweet Polly to take care of their newborn baby. But Polly's true motives have little to do with singing lullabies...

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Cast & Crew

Michelle Garza CerveraDirector
Amanda SilverOriginal Film Writer
Micah BloombergScreenplay
Maika MonroePolly Murphy
Mary Elizabeth WinsteadCaitlin Morales
Raúl CastilloMiguel Morales
Mileiah VegaEmma Morales
Nora ContrerasJosie Morales
Lola ContrerasJosie Morales
Martin StarrStewart
Yvette LuAmelia
Riki LindhomeBethanny
Shannon CochranRosanna
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Details

Status	Released
Release	October 16, 2025
Origins	United States of America
Genres	Horror Thriller

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‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle’ Review: Looks Like Mary Elizabeth Winstead Picked the Wrong Nanny William Bibbiani • thewrap.com
What to stream this week: Emma Thompson’s detective thriller, plus five more picks Craig Mathieson • theage.com.au
Modern motherhood leads to murderous mayhem in The Hand That Rocks The Cradle remake AV Club • avclub.com
The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (2025) review: Frustrating and forgettable Empire • empireonline.com
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle review — satisfyingly evil Mary Poppins returns Kevin Maher, Chief Film Critic • thetimes.com
Scare Spotlight: "The Hand that Rocks the Cradle" The Travers Take • thetraverstake.com
"THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE" - Review Cody Dericks • nextbestpicture.com
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle movie review (2025) Roger Ebert • rogerebert.com
‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle’ Review: Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Maika Monroe Smudge the Line Between Victim and Villain in Bland Remake David Rooney • hollywoodreporter.com
‘The Hand That Rocks The Cradle’ Review: A Thriller Remake That Makes Promises It Can’t Keep Siddhant Adlakha • variety.com

Remakes

Title		Year	Avg.
	The Hand That Rocks the Cradle	2025	44%
	The Hand That Rocks the Cradle	1992	66.7%

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