The Cradle
Synopsis
When Frank and Julie move to a small isolated town with their son Sam, both Julie and Sam become ill. Driven by terrifying nightmares of torture that come true Frank begs a local midwife Helen to care for Sam as he desperately searches for a way to stop this curse on his family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 19, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Nelson, Tim Brown
- Original Title
- The Cradle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Brown
Paul Nelson, Tim Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Brown
Director
Paul Nelson
Writer
Tim Brown
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cradle
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What is The Cradle about?
When Frank and Julie move to a small isolated town with their son Sam, both Julie and Sam become ill. Driven by terrifying nightmares of torture that come true Frank begs a local midwife Helen to care for Sam as he desperately searches for a way to stop this curse on his family.
Who directed The Cradle?
The Cradle was directed by Tim Brown.
Who stars in The Cradle?
The principal cast of The Cradle includes Lukas Haas, Emily Hampshire, Amanda Smith.
When was The Cradle released and how long is it?
The Cradle was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cradle?
The Cradle holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).