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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.
Debuts on Hulu.
Filmed in LA.
Martin Starr plays “the family’s neighbor to whom the mother turns for help.”
Raúl Castillo plays the Husband role.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead will play the role originated by Annabella Sciorra.
Maika Monroe plays the role made famous by Rebecca De Mornay.
Directed by Michelle Garza Cervera (Huesera: The Bone Woman).
Written by Micah Bloomberg (Homecoming series).
This is a remake of the 1992 film with the same name that starred Annabella Sciorra and Rebecca De Mornay.
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle premiered on Disney+ in the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand on October 22, 2025.
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle premiered on Hulu on October 22, 2025.
Director: Michelle Garza Cervera
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