The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Movie (2025): Where to watch and stream online

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

2025, Movie, 1h 45min

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...

Country: United States

Director:

Michelle Garza Cervera

Cast:

Martin Starr,

Mary Elizabeth Winstead,

Riki Lindhome,

Lisa Dempsey

Reviews

Critic Eric Eisenberg

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...is definitely a title to add to your watch list as you prepare to marathon horror movies in celebration of the Halloween holiday.

Read full review at Cinemablend

Critic Jennifer Green

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You can find elements to pick apart, but this remake is ultimately creative, well-acted, and suspenseful.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

Critic Zachary Lee

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...one of the rare remakes that justifies its existence.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Natalia Keogan

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The remake features riveting tension, assured performances, and hallmarks of an exciting new director’s narrative fascinations, all while the politics of its central dynamic continue to cry out for examination.

Read full review at Paste Magazine

Critic Benjamin Lee

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The cradle is still rocking, but it could do with a firmer hand.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Caillou Pettis

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...tense and atmospheric, although it’s not always as sharp as it aims to be.

Read full review at Starburst Magazine

Frequently asked questions

What is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle about? Toggle content

In this gripping psychological thriller, a seemingly perfect suburban life spirals into chaos when a new nanny enters the scene. Caitlin and Miguel, fresh parents eager for help, hire Polly who appears endearing and nurturing. However, beneath her sweet exterior lies a sinister agenda that threatens to unravel their family bonds. As secrets unfold and tensions rise, the line between caregiver and predator blurs dramatically. With suspense at every turn, this film explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the darkness lurking behind closed doors. Prepare for an unsettling journey into domestic bliss gone horribly wrong.

Where can I stream The Hand That Rocks the Cradle? Toggle content

You can stream The Hand That Rocks the Cradle on: Disney+

What movies are similar to The Hand That Rocks the Cradle? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Hand That Rocks the Cradle include The Voyeurs, Inheritance, Fall for Me, The Desperate Hour, Relay, All the Old Knives.

When was The Hand That Rocks the Cradle released for streaming? Toggle content

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle was released for streaming on October 22, 2025.