The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025)
English thriller film directed by Michelle Garza Cervera
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- Not known yet
- Released
- 22 October 2025
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 22 October 2025. It is directed by Michelle Garza Cervera and stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Maika Monroe and Raúl Castillo.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Michelle Garza Cervera
- Cinematography
- Jo Willems
- Editing
- Julie Monroe
- Music
- Ariel Marx
- Produced by
- Ted Field, Mike Larocca
- Distribution
- 20th Century Studios
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 22 October 2025
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
When did The Hand That Rocks the Cradle release?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle released on 22 October 2025.
Who directed The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is directed by Michelle Garza Cervera.
Who is in the cast of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?
The cast of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle includes Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Maika Monroe, Raúl Castillo and Martin Starr.
What is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle rated in the US?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle based on a true story or a book?
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is based on The Hand That Rocks the Cradle.
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