The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
2025, English. Directed by Michelle Garza Cervera.
Good help is hard to find.
Suburban couple Caitlin and Miguel hire the seemingly sweet Polly to take care of their newborn baby. But Polly's true motives have little to do with singing lullabies.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michelle Garza CerveraDirector
- Mary Elizabeth WinsteadCaitlin Morales
- Maika MonroePolly Murphy
- Raúl CastilloMiguel Morales
- Martin StarrStewart
- Mileiah VegaEmma Morales
- Riki LindhomeBethanny
- Shannon CochranRosanna
- Nora ContrerasJosie Morales
- Yvette LuAmelia
- Lola ContrerasJosie Morales
- Arabella Olivia ClarkYoung Polly
- Avery Tiiu EssexYoung Caitlin
Details
- Released
- 16 October 2025
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Micah Bloomberg
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What The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is based on
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is based on The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, a 1992 film.
Film · 1992
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle: quick answers
Is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 247 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Hand That Rocks the Cradle have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
If you liked The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, try The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, Mothers' Instinct, Magpie.
Who directed The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025) was directed by Michelle Garza Cervera and stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Maika Monroe, Raúl Castillo.
What is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle based on?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is based on The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, a 1992 film.