‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle’ Tops Hulu’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List This Week

Here’s your tight, fact-packed rundown of what’s getting the most play on Hulu right now—each entry includes who made it, who’s in it, and what it’s actually about.

10. ‘Hotel Transylvania’ (2012)

Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky from a screenplay by Peter Baynham and Robert Smigel, ‘Hotel Transylvania’ features voice performances by Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Steve Buscemi, David Spade, Fran Drescher, Molly Shannon, CeeLo Green, and Jon Lovitz. The story follows Count Dracula running a hidden resort for monsters whose rules are upended when a human guest stumbles in and befriends his daughter. The film was produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation, with Mark Mothersbaugh composing and Catherine Apple editing. It launched a franchise of sequels and specials anchored by the same core creative team and cast.

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

Also directed by Bill Condon and written by Melissa Rosenberg, ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1’ features Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, with series regulars Billy Burke, Ashley Greene, Peter Facinelli, and Elizabeth Reaser. The plot covers Bella and Edward’s wedding, their honeymoon, and a dangerous pregnancy that strains the fragile peace with the Quileute pack. Production credits include Temple Hill and Summit, with Virginia Katz editing and Carter Burwell returning to score. The film sets up the climactic conflicts carried into the concluding installment.

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

Directed by Bill Condon from Melissa Rosenberg’s screenplay, ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2’ stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Michael Sheen, and Dakota Fanning, with Mackenzie Foy introduced as Renesmee. The story follows Bella’s transformation and the Cullens’ attempt to protect their child when the Volturi misinterpret her existence as a violation of vampire law. Producers include Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt, and Stephenie Meyer, with Guillermo Navarro as cinematographer and Carter Burwell composing. The ensemble widens with global covens assembling as tensions escalate.

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

Directed by David Slade and written by Melissa Rosenberg, ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ reunites Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, adding Bryce Dallas Howard as Victoria and Xavier Samuel as Riley. The plot revolves around a newborn vampire army threatening Seattle and forcing an uneasy alliance between the Cullens and the Quileute pack to protect Bella. Key crew includes Slade at the helm following ‘New Moon’ and Rosenberg continuing screenplay duties. Cast and plot particulars track with the franchise’s shift toward larger-scale conflict.

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

Directed by Chris Weitz with a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg, ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner. After Edward’s departure, Bella’s grief deepens her bond with Jacob Black as deadly conflicts emerge between vampires and the Quileute werewolves and the Volturi enter the picture. Returning and new cast include Billy Burke, Ashley Greene, Dakota Fanning, and Michael Sheen. The sequel expands the series’ mythology around the Volturi’s laws and the werewolf pack’s role.

5. ‘Anyone But You’ (2023)

Directed by Will Gluck, ‘Anyone But You’ pairs Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell in a modern screwball setup with Alexandra Shipp, GaTa, Hadley Robinson, Michelle Hurd, and Dermot Mulroney in support. The story follows two former almost-flames who pretend to be a couple at a destination wedding in Australia, only to find their ruse complicating family dynamics and rekindling sparks. Gluck co-wrote the film, and the production credits include Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum. The cast and crew lineup and synopsis reflect its studio rom-com pedigree.

4. ‘The Unholy Trinity’ (2024)

Directed by Richard Gray and written by Lee Zachariah, ‘The Unholy Trinity’ is a Western starring Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson, with Brandon Lessard, Q’orianka Kilcher, David Arquette, Ethan Peck, and Katrina Bowden. Set in 1870s Montana, the plot tracks a young man drawn into a revenge mission involving his condemned father and a lawman-outlaw collision that unearths buried secrets. The film was released by Saban Films/Roadside Attractions and features music by Marco Beltrami and Tristan Beltrami. Production and casting details were highlighted around its theatrical bow and festival appearances.

3. ’40 Acres’ (2024)

Written and directed by R. T. Thorne, ’40 Acres’ stars Danielle Deadwyler alongside Kataem O’Connor, Michael Greyeyes, Milcania Diaz-Rojas, and Leenah Robinson. Set in a decimated near-future, it follows a matriarch safeguarding a community descended from Black farmers who resettled in rural Canada, navigating scarcity, encroaching threats, and hard choices to keep the settlement alive. The film premiered at TIFF in 2024 and later saw a Canadian release through Mongrel Media. Crew highlights include cinematography by Jeremy Benning, editing by Dev Singh and Sandy Pereira, and music by Todor Kobakov.

2. ‘Twilight’ (2008)

Directed by Catherine Hardwicke and based on Stephenie Meyer’s novel, ‘Twilight’ stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner. The plot centers on Bella Swan’s move to Forks, Washington, where she discovers classmate Edward Cullen is a vampire and enters a forbidden romance that draws in rival supernatural factions. Key supporting cast includes Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, and Jackson Rathbone. The film launched a multi-movie franchise and established the Cullen family, the Quileute pack, and the Volturi as core elements.

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

A Hulu remake of the 1992 thriller, ‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle’ is directed by Michelle Garza Cervera and stars Maika Monroe as Polly, with Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Raúl Castillo as Caitlin and Miguel Morales. The story follows a new mother who hires a seemingly perfect caregiver whose presence begins to destabilize the family from the inside. The film reframes the domestic-stalker setup with themes of postpartum stress and class tension while building toward a psychological showdown inside the home. Screen credits list Cervera as director with Monroe, Winstead, and Castillo leading the cast.

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