The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
“Good help is hard to find.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-23
Top Cast
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Maika Monroe
Polly Murphy
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Caitlin Morales
Raúl Castillo
Miguel Morales
Mileiah Vega
Emma Morales
Nora Contreras
Josie Morales
Lola Contreras
Josie Morales
Martin Starr
Stewart
Yvette Lu
Amelia
Riki Lindhome
Bethanny
Shannon Cochran
Rosanna
Arabella Olivia Clark
Young Polly
Avery Tiiu Essex
Young Caitlin
Zale Morris
Henry
Brian Carpenter
Older Man
Elena Campbell-Martinez
Marta Morales
Rafael Sigler
Javi Morales
Roxy Rivera
Doctor
DaJuan Johnson
Police Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles
Festival / Special Debut
October 22, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michelle Garza Cervera
- Screenplay & Story
- Micah Bloomberg
- Original Score
- Ariel Marx
- Original Title
- The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Studios, Department M, Radar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michelle Garza Cervera
Micah Bloomberg, Amanda Silver
Ariel Marx
Jo Willems
Ted Field, Michael Schaefer, Mike Larocca, Maria Frisk, Seth William Meier
Department Leadership Roster
Michelle Garza Cervera
Director
Ted Field
Producer
Michael Schaefer
Producer
Mike Larocca
Producer
Jo Willems
Director of Photography
Kay Lee
Production Design
Isis Mussenden
Costume Design
Shauna Duggins
Stunt Coordinator
Ariel Marx
Original Music Composer
Micah Bloomberg
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
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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 directed The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle was directed by Michelle Garza Cervera.
Who stars in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
The principal cast of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle includes Maika Monroe, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Raúl Castillo, Mileiah Vega, Nora Contreras.
When was The Hand That Rocks the Cradle released and how long is it?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hand That Rocks the Cradle was composed by Ariel Marx.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).