The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Name: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Director: Michelle Garza Cervera
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2025-10-16
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Maika Monroe, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Raúl Castillo, Mileiah Vega, Nora Contreras

Year: 2025
Country: US
Language: en
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 105 min
Rating: 5.7/10
Director: Michelle Garza Cervera

Plot Overview

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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Director

Michelle Garza Cervera

Cast & Key Characters

Maika Monroe in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Maika MonroePolly Murphy

Mary Elizabeth Winstead in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Mary Elizabeth WinsteadCaitlin Morales

Raúl Castillo in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Raúl CastilloMiguel Morales MVMileiah VegaEmma Morales NCNora ContrerasJosie Morales LCLola ContrerasJosie Morales

Martin Starr in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Martin StarrStewart YLYvette LuAmelia

Riki Lindhome in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Riki LindhomeBethanny

Shannon Cochran in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Shannon CochranRosanna

Arabella Olivia Clark in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Arabella Olivia ClarkYoung Polly

Avery Tiiu Essex in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Avery Tiiu EssexYoung Caitlin

Writers

Micah Bloomberg

Production

20th Century Studios Department M Radar Pictures

Critical Reception & Ratings

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is rated 5.7 out of 10 by viewers — 240 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle about?

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.

Who stars in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?

Maika Monroe, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Raúl Castillo, Mileiah Vega, Nora Contreras, Lola Contreras.

Who is the director of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?

Michelle Garza Cervera.

When was The Hand That Rocks the Cradle released?

2025.

Where can I watch The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?

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