‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle’ Is Hulu’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week

Here’s a straight-to-the-point rundown of what people are playing most on Hulu right now, with compact plot primers plus verified cast and crew so you can pick fast and hit play.

10. ‘Hotel Transylvania’ (2012)

Genndy Tartakovsky directs this animated comedy set in Dracula’s hidden resort, where a human guest stumbles into a monster-only getaway. The voice cast features Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, and Andy Samberg, alongside Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, David Spade, and CeeLo Green. The screenplay is by Peter Baynham and Robert Smigel, with Mark Mothersbaugh composing. Produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation, it launched a multi-film franchise.

9. ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1’ (2011)

Directed by Bill Condon from Melissa Rosenberg’s screenplay, this entry covers Bella and Edward’s wedding, honeymoon, and a dangerous pregnancy that upends existing truces. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner star, with Guillermo Navarro as cinematographer and Virginia Katz as editor. Producers include Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt, and Stephenie Meyer under Summit Entertainment. Filming spanned locations in Brazil, Louisiana, and Vancouver.

8. ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2’ (2012)

Bill Condon directs the finale, with Melissa Rosenberg scripting the adaptation that centers on Bella’s transformation and the Volturi threat to Renesmee. The ensemble features Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, with Mackenzie Foy as Renesmee and Michael Sheen and Dakota Fanning among returning Volturi. Guillermo Navarro is cinematographer, Carter Burwell composes, and Summit Entertainment handles distribution. It is the fifth and final installment in the film series.

7. ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ (2010)

David Slade directs this chapter in which a newborn vampire army threatens Forks, forcing an alliance between the Cullens and the Quileute wolves. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner lead, with Bryce Dallas Howard assuming the role of Victoria. Melissa Rosenberg adapts Stephenie Meyer’s novel, and Howard Shore provides the score. Summit Entertainment released the film in IMAX as the third entry in the series.

6. ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ (2009)

Chris Weitz directs from Melissa Rosenberg’s screenplay, following Bella’s grief after Edward’s departure and her deepening bond with Jacob as the Quileute werewolf story comes to the fore. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner return, with the Volturi introduced as key antagonists in Volterra. Javier Aguirresarobe serves as cinematographer and Alexandre Desplat composes. Summit Entertainment released the film as the second entry in the saga.

5. ‘Anyone But You’ (2023)

Will Gluck directs and produces this modern enemies-to-lovers rom-com about two ex-sparring partners who fake a relationship at a destination wedding in Australia. The screenplay is by Ilana Wolpert and Gluck, and the film stars Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell with Alexandra Shipp, Dermot Mulroney, Bryan Brown, and Rachel Griffiths in support. Cinematography is by Danny Ruhlmann, with editing by Tia Nolan and Kim Boritz-Brehm and music by Este Haim and Chris Stracey. It became a sleeper box-office hit with a worldwide gross north of $200 million.

4. ‘The Unholy Trinity’ (2024)

Directed by Richard Gray and written by Lee Zachariah, this Western follows a young man drawn into revenge and buried secrets in 1870s Montana. Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson headline alongside Brandon Lessard, with supporting turns from Tim Daly, Q’orianka Kilcher, Ethan Peck, and Katrina Bowden. Roadside Attractions and Saban Films handled distribution. The film’s development and festival premiere timeline are documented alongside the principal cast and roles.

3. ’40 Acres’ (2024)

Written and directed by R. T. Thorne, this Canadian post-apocalyptic thriller centers on a matriarch leading descendants of 19th-century settlers as they fight to survive generations later. Danielle Deadwyler stars, with Kataem O’Connor and Michael Greyeyes among the principal cast. The production comes from Hungry Eyes Film & Television, with Jeremy Benning as cinematographer and Todor Kobakov composing. It premiered at TIFF before a Canadian theatrical rollout by Mongrel Media.

2. ‘Twilight’ (2008)

Catherine Hardwicke directs from Melissa Rosenberg’s adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s novel, introducing Bella Swan’s move to Forks and her relationship with vampire classmate Edward Cullen. The film stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Billy Burke, and establishes the Cullen family and rival nomad vampires James, Victoria, and Laurent. Produced by Temple Hill Entertainment and distributed by Summit Entertainment, it launched a five-film franchise. Key craft credits include cinematography by Elliot Davis and music by Carter Burwell.

1. ‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle’ (2025)

Directed by Michelle Garza Cervera, this remake follows nanny Polly as she insinuates herself into the Morales household, where her caretaking masks a calculated agenda. Maika Monroe leads as Polly, with Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Raúl Castillo as parents Claire and Miguel Morales. Micah Bloomberg is credited for the screenplay, with producers including Ted Field and Mike Larocca. Premiering on Hulu in late October, it reframes the classic domestic-thriller setup for a new cast and setting.

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