The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

R

1h 42min

October 22, 2025

Horror, Suspense, Thriller

Mary Elizabeth Winstead stars as Caitlin Morales, an upscale suburban mom who brings a new nanny, Polly Murphy (Maika Monroe), into her home, only to discover she is not the person she claims to be. “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” also stars Raúl Castillo, Martin Starr, Mileiah Vega, Riki Lindhome, and Shannon Cochran, and is written by Micah Bloomberg based on a screenplay by Amanda Silver. The producers are Michael Schaefer, Mike LaRocca, and Ted Field, and the executive producers are Michael Napoliello, Maria Frisk, and Seth William Meier.

Rated: R
Runtime: 1h 42min
Release Date: October 22, 2025

  • Directed By

    Michelle Garza Cervera

  • Written By

    Micah Bloomberg

  • Based on a Screenplay By

    Amanda Silver

  • Produced By

    Michael Schaefer, Mike LaRocca, Ted Field

  • Cast

    Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Maika Monroe, Raúl Castillo, Martin Starr, Mileiah Vega, Riki Lindhome, Shannon Cochran
  • Rated R

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Maika Monroe as Polly Murphy in 20th Century Studios' THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. Photo by Suzanne Tenner. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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(L-R) Raúl Castillo as Miguel Moreales and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Caitlin Morales in 20th Century Studios' THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. Photo by Suzanne Tenner. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Caitlin Morales in 20th Century Studios' THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. Photo by Suzanne Tenner. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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(L-R) Maika Monroe as Polly Murphy and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Caitlin Morales in 20th Century Studios' THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. Photo by Suzanne Tenner. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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(L-R) Maika Monroe as Polly Murphy and Mileiah Vega as Emma Morales in 20th Century Studios' THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. Photo by Suzanne Tenner. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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(L-R) Maika Monroe as Polly Murphy and Nora & Lola Contreras as Josie Morales in 20th Century Studios' THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. Photo by Suzanne Tenner. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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(L-R) Maika Monroe as Polly Murphy and Nora & Lola Contreras as Josie Morales in 20th Century Studios' THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. Photo by Suzanne Tenner. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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