The Hand on the Cradle is a new psychological thriller produced by 20th Century Studios and announced exclusively on Disney+. Directed by Michelle Garza Cervera, already noted for Huesera, this film reinvents the 1992 classic(The Hand That Rocks the Cradle). The cast reunites Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Maika Monroe, two emblematic figures of genre cinema, in a breathtaking plot revolving around motherhood, doubt and manipulation.
Disney+ has revealed the film's first trailer, accompanied by its official poster, giving an eerie glimpse of this contemporary reinterpretation.
The Hand on the Cradle will be available exclusively on Disney+ from November 19, 2025.
Synopsis: Caitlin Morales, a wealthy mother, hires a new nanny, Polly Murphy. But she's not who she says she is, and her arrival upsets the family's delicate balance.
Released in 1992, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle impressed audiences with its dramatic tension and exploration of domestic fear. This new version, entitled The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, retains the story's main lines, while adapting it to current themes. Director Michelle Garza Cervera brings a fresh approach, combining psychological suspense with questions about trust and intimacy within the family.
The film stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, known for Scott Pilgrim and Final Destination 3, and Maika Monroe, revealed in It Follows and recently seen in Longlegs. Joining them are Raúl Castillo(Smile 2), Martin Starr(Silicon Valley), Mileiah Vega(Queen of the South), Riki Lindhome(Wednesday) and Shannon Cochran(The Perfect Family).
The screenplay is by Micah Bloomberg(Submission), based on a story byAmanda Silver, who also wrote the original film. Michael Schaefer, Mike LaRocca and Ted Field are producing. Executive producers include Michael Napoliello, Maria Frisk and Seth William Meier. This project is part of Disney+ and 20th Century Studios' commitment to revisiting iconic stories with a modern aesthetic.
The Hand on the Cradle is a psychological thriller produced by 20th Century Studios and directed by Michelle Garza Cervera. A remake of the cult 1992 film, it will be available exclusively on Disney+ from November 19, 2025. Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Maika Monroe, the film presents a harrowing tale of motherhood and manipulation.
This article is based on information available online; we have not yet viewed the film or series mentioned.
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