Movies Like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is a 1992 drama, thriller film from Curtis Hanson with a MovieMagicScore of 6.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Even Dwarfs Started Small and Joshua.

Drama Thriller

Even Dwarfs Started Small

1970

A group of tormented patients stage a coup at an oppressive, dismal asylum after they're not allowed out on an excursion.

6.4

MagicScore

Joshua

2007

The arrival of a newborn girl causes the gradual disintegration of the Cairn family; particularly for 9-year-old Joshua, an eccentric boy whose proper upbringing and refined tastes both take a sinister turn.

5.7

MagicScore

Boogeyman 2

2007

A young woman attempts to cure her phobia of the boogeyman by checking herself into a mental health facility, only to realize too late that she is now helplessly trapped with her own greatest fear.

5.5

MagicScore

Mighty Aphrodite

1995

When Lenny and his wife, Amanda, adopt a baby, Lenny realizes that his son is a genius and becomes obsessed with finding the boy's biological mother in hopes that she will be brilliant too. But when he learns that Max's mother is Linda Ash, a kindhearted prostitute and porn star, Lenny is determined to reform her immoral lifestyle. A Greek chorus chimes in to relate the plot to Greek mythology in this quirky comedy.

6.7

MagicScore

21 Grams

2003

Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English émigré; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife and mother of two girls; and Jack Jordan, a born-again ex-con, are brought together by a terrible accident that changes their lives.

7.3

MagicScore

It

2017

In a small town in Maine, seven children known as The Losers Club come face to face with life problems, bullies and a monster that takes the shape of a clown called Pennywise.

7.2

MagicScore

The Grace Card

2011

Everything can change in an instant ... and take a lifetime to unravel. When Mac McDonald loses his son in an accident, the ensuing 17 years of bitterness and pain erodes his love for his family and leaves him angry with God ... and just about everyone else. Mac's rage stonewalls his career in the police department and makes for a combustible situation when he's partnered with Sam Wright, a rising star on the force who happens to be a part-time pastor and a loving family man. Can they somehow join forces to help one another when it's impossible for either of them to look past their differences-especially the most obvious one? Every day, we have the opportunity to rebuild relationships and heal deep wounds by extending and receiving God's grace. Offer THE GRACE CARD ... and never underestimate the power of God's love.

7.3

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Team America: World Police

2004

When North Korean ruler Kim Jong-il orchestrates a global terrorist plot, it's up to the heavily armed, highly specialized Team America unit to stop his dastardly scheme. The group, which has recruited troubled Broadway actor Gary Johnston, not only has to face off against Jong-il, but they must also contend with the Film Actors Guild, a cadre of Hollywood liberals at odds with Team America's 'policing the world' tactics.

6.7

MagicScore

Black Swan

2010

The story of a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life is completely consumed with dance. Nina lives with her retired ballerina mother who zealously supports her daughter's professional ambition. When the artistic director decides to replace the prima ballerina for the opening production of their new season, Nina is his first choice.

7.7

MagicScore

#10

Babel

2006

Tragedy strikes a married couple vacationing in the Moroccan desert, which jumpstarts an interlocking story involving four different families.

7.2

MagicScore

#11

A Quiet Place Part II

2021

Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.

7.5

MagicScore

#12

Marrowbone

2017

A young man and his three younger siblings are plagued by a sinister presence in the sprawling manor in which they live.

7.3

MagicScore

#13

The Boy

2016

A young American woman takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, soon discovering that the family's eight-year-old son is a life-sized doll that comes with a list of strict rules.

6.0

MagicScore

#14

Bunny Lake Is Missing

1965

A woman reports that her young daughter is missing, but there seems to be no evidence that she ever existed.

7.2

MagicScore

#15

Sunshine

2007

Fifty years into the future, the sun is dying, and Earth is threatened by arctic temperatures. A team of astronauts is sent to revive the Sun — but the mission fails. Seven years later, a new team is sent to finish the mission as mankind’s last hope.

7.0

MagicScore

#16

The Equalizer 2

2018

Robert McCall, who serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, embarks on a relentless, globe-trotting quest for vengeance when his former partner is murdered.

6.8

MagicScore

#17

Run Hide Fight

2021

A 17-year-old girl uses her wits, survival skills, and compassion to fight for her life, and those of her fellow classmates, against a group of live-streaming school shooters.

6.6

MagicScore

#18

The Grudge

2004

An American nurse living and working in Tokyo is exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse, one that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim.

5.9

MagicScore

#19

Mindcage

2022

Detectives Jake Doyle and Mary Kelly seek the help of an incarcerated serial killer named The Artist when a copycat killer strikes. While Mary searches for clues in The Artist's brilliant but twisted psyche, she and Jake are lured into a diabolical game of cat and mouse, racing against time to stay one step ahead of The Artist and his copycat.

5.9

MagicScore

#20

Viking Wolf

2022

After witnessing a grotesque murder at a party in her new town, a teenager starts having strange visions and bizarre desires.

5.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?

The top films similar to The Hand That Rocks the Cradle by MovieMagicScore are Even Dwarfs Started Small (6.4), Joshua (5.7), Boogeyman 2 (5.5). Each shares drama/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle worth watching?

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.9/10 from 954 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) is a drama, thriller film directed by Curtis Hanson, starring Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more drama recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

This ranked list pairs The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992), a drama and thriller film from Curtis Hanson, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Annabella Sciorra take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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