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

Hulu’s movie chart this week is a fun mix—throwback thrillers, a runaway Western, animated monster mayhem, a breakout rom-com, and a full sweep of the ‘Twilight’ saga for comfort binging. Below is a quick, useful rundown of what’s pulling the most eyeballs right now, counted down from 10 to 1 exactly as they appear on the service. Each entry includes the essentials—who made it, who’s in it, and what it’s about—so you can jump straight to what fits your mood tonight.

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

Also directed by Bill Condon, this chapter covers wedding, honeymoon, and the unforeseen consequences that follow for Bella and Edward. The story tracks medical risks, treaty tensions with the wolf pack, and a rapidly escalating set of choices for the family. Practical challenges—security, secrecy, and care—frame the drama as preparations give way to crisis. Its events directly set up the coalition and legal standoff that drive the concluding film.

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

Bill Condon directs the finale’s second half, where the Cullens rally allies from around the world to address a looming Volturi judgment. The cast adds global covens with distinct abilities, creating a catalog of powers and tactics. Legalities of immortal children and witness testimonies shape the central conflict more than brute force. A final face-off hinges on evidence, alliances, and a carefully staged plan to avert catastrophe.

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

Directed by David Slade, ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ pits the Cullens and the Quileute wolf pack against a newborn vampire army threatening Forks. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner headline as shifting alliances force cooperation across longstanding divides. The film foregrounds strategy, training, and territorial defense as the confrontation approaches. It also introduces key backstories that explain loyalties within the Cullen family.

7. ‘Last Seen Alive’ (2022)

‘Last Seen Alive,’ directed by Brian Goodman, follows a man whose wife vanishes at a gas station, sending him into a frantic search across a criminal underworld. Gerard Butler and Jaimie Alexander star, with the narrative unfolding in near-real time across small-town backroads and industrial hideouts. The film emphasizes procedural steps—surveillance, informants, and police-adjacent leads—over flashy spectacle. Tight pacing and a breadcrumb trail of clues keep the focus on the investigation.

6. ‘Anyone But You’ (2023)

Directed by Will Gluck, ‘Anyone But You’ pairs Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell in a contemporary enemies-to-lovers setup. Two mismatched ex-flings fake a relationship at a destination wedding in Sydney, Australia, to keep the peace. The movie leans on sharp banter, scenic coastal settings, and a supporting ensemble that keeps the scheme spinning. It became a word-of-mouth hit that nudged romantic comedies back into multiplex conversation.

5. ‘Hotel Transylvania’ (2012)

Genndy Tartakovsky directs this animated comedy about Dracula’s hidden resort for monsters and his protective streak toward daughter Mavis. Voices include Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kevin James, and Steve Buscemi. The plot kicks off when a human backpacker stumbles into the hotel, triggering secret-keeping and fish-out-of-water hijinks. Zippy gags, elastic animation, and a family-friendly message helped launch a long-running franchise.

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

Directed by Chris Weitz, ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ expands the world with the Volturi in Italy and deepens the bond between Bella and Jacob. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner return alongside Michael Sheen and Dakota Fanning. The story explores heartbreak, werewolf lore, and the politics of ancient vampire leadership. Larger set pieces, international locations, and transforming characters raise the stakes for the series.

3. ‘Twilight’ (2008)

Based on Stephenie Meyer’s novel and directed by Catherine Hardwicke, ‘Twilight’ introduces Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen in the rainy town of Forks, Washington. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson lead a cast that also includes Taylor Lautner and Anna Kendrick. The plot balances high-school drama with supernatural rules—family covens, dietary choices, and territorial lines. Its soundtrack, Pacific Northwest setting, and mythology sparked a modern YA phenomenon.

2. ‘The Unholy Trinity’ (2024)

‘The Unholy Trinity’ is a Western set in 1870s Montana, following a young man drawn into a deadly conflict after his father’s wrongful execution. Directed by Richard Gray, it features Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, and Brandon Lessard. The story tracks lawmen, outlaws, and buried secrets converging in the town of Trinity, with frontier justice and shifting alliances at the center. Period locations and shootouts drive the action as motives untangle and vengeance takes shape.

1. ‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle’ (1992)

Directed by Curtis Hanson, ‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle’ is a suburban thriller about a grieving woman who infiltrates a family as their nanny to exact revenge. It stars Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Ernie Hudson, and a scene-stealing early turn from Julianne Moore. The film explores themes of trust, manipulation, and domestic vulnerability, building tension through tightly staged set pieces. It became a major early-’90s hit and helped cement Hanson’s reputation for precise, character-driven suspense.

What did you watch from this list—drop your pick in the comments and tell us why it’s your favorite this week!