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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

2025-10-16 · 105 min · ★ 5.7

Thriller · Drama

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.

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Directors
Michelle Garza Cervera
Production companies
20th Century Studios, Department M, Radar Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mary Elizabeth WinsteadMary Elizabeth WinsteadCaitlin Morales
Maika MonroeMaika MonroePolly Murphy
Raúl CastilloRaúl CastilloMiguel Morales
Martin StarrMartin StarrStewart
Mileiah VegaEmma Morales
Riki LindhomeRiki LindhomeBethanny
Shannon CochranShannon CochranRosanna
Nora ContrerasJosie Morales
Yvette LuAmelia
Lola ContrerasJosie Morales
Arabella Olivia ClarkArabella Olivia ClarkYoung Polly
Avery Tiiu EssexAvery Tiiu EssexYoung Caitlin
Zale MorrisHenry
Brian CarpenterBrian CarpenterOlder Man
Elena Campbell-MartinezElena Campbell-MartinezMarta Morales
Rafael SiglerJavi Morales
Roxy RiveraRoxy RiveraDoctor
DaJuan JohnsonDaJuan JohnsonPolice Officer
De De TroitWoman at Hotel
Lisa DempseyLisa DempseyPosh Beverly Hills Driver (uncredited)

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