A Reimagining Of The Classic Film: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Now Streaming, Check Out The Cast & Plot

A suspenseful and seductive reimagining of the psychological thriller.

A modern twist on the classic film is here: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers* this fall, blending psychological suspense with domestic drama.

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Now Streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+

When Caitlin and Miguel Morales invite Polly Murphy to be their family’s new nanny, it seems as if all their problems are solved. But Polly’s gentle exterior hides a darker agenda, one that slowly unravels trust and stirs unease within their household. As tensions escalate, Caitlin begins to suspect that she invited the wrong person into her home – and her life. (Hulu)*

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Who’s behind The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?

Michelle Garza Cervera directs 20th Century Studios’ The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. The film is written by Micah Bloomberg based on a screenplay by Amanda Silver. The producers are Michael Schaefer, Mike LaRocca, and Ted Field, and the executive producers are Michael Napoliello, Maria Frisk, and Seth William Meier.

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Who’s in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle cast?

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. The film also stars Raúl Castillo, Martin Starr, Mileiah Vega, Riki Lindhome, and Shannon Cochran.

We can’t wait for you to feel every tense beat of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle! Add it to your Watchlist today and start streaming it right now!

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