The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025) is a suspenseful psychological thriller that reimagines the 1992 classic. Directed by Michelle Garza Cervera, the film follows Caitlin Morales (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), a suburban mother who hires Polly Murphy (Maika Monroe) as a nanny for her family. Initially, Polly's gentle demeanor seems perfect, but Caitlin soon discovers that Polly harbors a dark agenda, leading to a tense battle for control and trust within the household Disney+.

🎞️ Series Details

• Title: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
• Director: Michelle Garza Cervera
• Writer: Micah Bloomberg
• Producers: Ted Field, Mike LaRocca, Michael Schaefer
• Cinematography: Jo Willems
• Editing: Julie Monroe
• Music: Ariel Marx
• Production Companies: 20th Century Studios, Department M, Radar Pictures
• Distributor: Hulu (U.S.), Disney+ (International)
• Runtime: 104 minutes
• Country: United States
• Language: English
• Rating: R (for strong/bloody violence, sexual content, and language)
• Release Date: October 22, 2025
• Cast:
  • Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Caitlin Morales
  • Maika Monroe as Polly Murphy
  • Raúl Castillo as Miguel Morales
  • Martin Starr as Stewart
  • Mileiah Vega as Emma Morales
  • Riki Lindhome as Bethany
  • Shannon Cochran as Rosanna
• Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California
• Production Timeline: Principal photography began in December 2024 and concluded in March 2025, with a brief hiatus in January 2025 due to Southern California wildfires Wikipedia.