How to Make an American Quilt
“There's beauty in the patterns of life.”
Soon-to-be-wed graduate student Finn Dodd develops cold feet when she suspects her fiancé is cheating on her. In order to clear her head, Finn visits her grandmother, Hy, and great aunt, Glady Joe Cleary, in Grasse, Calif. There, Finn learns that Hy and Glady Joe are members of a group of passionate quilters, and over the course of her visit she is regaled with tales of love and life by women who have collected rich experiences and much wisdom.
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About How to Make an American Quilt
How to Make an American Quilt is a 1995 English-language drama and romance film directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse. The cast is led by Winona Ryder, Anne Bancroft, Ellen Burstyn. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
How to Make an American Quilt was produced by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on October 6, 1995, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $41 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jocelyn Moorhouse
- Writers
- Jane Anderson
- Release date
- October 6, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $41 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
How to Make an American Quilt cast & crew
How to Make an American Quilt was directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse and written by Jane Anderson.
The cast features Winona Ryder as Finn Dodd, Anne Bancroft as Glady Joe Cleary, Ellen Burstyn as Hy Dodd, Kate Nelligan as Constance Saunders, Jean Simmons as Em, and Maya Angelou as Anna.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman, cinematography is by Janusz Kamiński, and it was produced by Sarah Pillsbury and Deborah Jelin Newmyer.
Is How to Make an American Quilt worth watching?
How to Make an American Quilt holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 198 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, How to Make an American Quilt is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of How to Make an American Quilt
Winona Ryder
Finn Dodd
Anne Bancroft
Glady Joe Cleary
Ellen Burstyn
Hy Dodd
Kate Nelligan
Constance Saunders
Jean Simmons
Em
Maya Angelou
Anna
Alfre Woodard
Marianna
Dermot Mulroney
Sam
Lois Smith
Sophia
Kate Capshaw
Sally
Rip Torn
Arthur
Johnathon Schaech
Leon
How to Make an American Quilt — FAQs
▸Where can I watch How to Make an American Quilt in United States?
How to Make an American Quilt is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is How to Make an American Quilt in?
How to Make an American Quilt is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is How to Make an American Quilt?
How to Make an American Quilt runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is How to Make an American Quilt rated?
How to Make an American Quilt is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 198 ratings.
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