The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Plot

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.

About The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is a 2025 American thriller film directed by Michelle Garza Cervera and written by Micah Bloomberg. It is a loose remake of the 1992 film and stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Maika Monroe, Raúl Castillo, and Martin Starr. The film was released in the United States on Hulu and internationally on Disney+ on October 22, 2025. Critical reception was mixed; critics praised the performances and moments of sustained tension, but had more divided opinions on its narrative necessity and tonal execution.

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