The Hand That Robs the Cradle

2023 1h 25m EN

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 7

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Synopsis

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A nanny discovers the little boy she's caring for was kidnapped and the couple who claim to be his parents are actually his captors.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Lesa Wilson
Melody
Emily Miceli
DeLondra
Nick Schroeder
Joel
Holden Smith
Danny

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Damián Romay
Writers: Scotty Mullen
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Damián Romay, shot by Brandt Hackney. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Ezequiel Brizuela shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Lesa Wilson and Emily Miceli and Nick Schroeder carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt27327680 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Damián Romay directs. Brandt Hackney behind the camera. Ezequiel Brizuela cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Damián Romay, shot by Brandt Hackney. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Ezequiel Brizuela shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Lesa Wilson and Emily Miceli and Nick Schroeder carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt27327680 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.