The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Good help is hard to find.

2025105 min5.7 / 10

A paranoia-soaked psychological thriller about a seemingly trustworthy nanny whose hidden agenda threatens a family's safety and sanity.

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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