Cinema Soundtrack: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

The soundtrack for “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” features music by Ronnie Spector, Nick Cave, and The Velvet Underground. This article is packed with spoilers and details about the songs in Michelle Garza Cervera’s 2025 movie, available on Disney+ and HBO Max. For more soundtrack song lists, check out the Soundtracks of Cinema category on Vague Visages.

In the film, Maika Monroe plays Polly Murphy, a nanny with a hidden secret, while Mary Elizabeth Winstead stars as Caitlin Morales, a married attorney with two children. The story revolves around their evolving bond and ultimate conflict. The movie was scored by composer Ariel Marx (known for “Candy”), and it includes seven credited needle-drops. Here’s a list of every song featured in this remake of Curtis Hanson’s 1992 film.

– “She Talks to Rainbows” by Ronnie Spector (00:11:00): Caitlin leaves her home, driving during a transition sequence as this song plays in the background.
– “Push the Sky Away” by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds (00:26:00): Polly and Caitlin chat near a baby cradle, the music continuing through a transition sequence while Polly sits in a vehicle outside Caitlin’s home.
– “Happy Birthday to You” by Cast (00:42:00): An outdoor birthday party starts, where Emma talks to Polly and asks about the word “depressed.”
– “I’ll Be Your Mirror” by The Velvet Underground (01:38:00): Emma shares a story with her little sister, Josie, before the film wraps up with this song during the final moments and the end credits.

Additionally, the soundtrack includes:
– “After Sunset (NYE)” by Band Aparte
– “The Innocents” by Low
– “La Piñata” by Traditional

Don’t miss out on these captivating songs that add depth to the storytelling in “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle.”