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How to Make an American Quilt

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: How to Make an American Quilt
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1995-10-06
  • Runtime: 116 minutes
  • Rating: 6.4/10 (186 votes)
  • Budget: $10,000,000
  • Revenue: $41,200,020
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.6947
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder

as Finn Dodd

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

as Glady Joe Cleary

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

as Hy Dodd

Kate Nelligan

Kate Nelligan

as Constance Saunders

Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons

as Em

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

as Anna

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

as Marianna

Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney

as Sam

Lois Smith

Lois Smith

as Sophia

Kate Capshaw

Kate Capshaw

as Sally

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Keywords

marriage proposalwedding vowsmarried couplemarriagemonogamyadvicequiltlovefamily holidayextramarital affairgrandmotherwoman director

Frequently Asked Questions

What is How to Make an American Quilt?

How to Make an American Quilt is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1995-10-06.

Who are the main actors in How to Make an American Quilt?

The main cast includes Winona Ryder, Anne Bancroft, Ellen Burstyn, Kate Nelligan, Jean Simmons, .

Where can I watch How to Make an American Quilt online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if How to Make an American Quilt is available.

Is How to Make an American Quilt based on a true story?

There's beauty in the patterns of life.

What is the IMDb rating of How to Make an American Quilt?

How to Make an American Quilt has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 186 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of How to Make an American Quilt?

The movie had a production budget of $10,000,000 and earned $41,200,020 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for How to Make an American Quilt?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was How to Make an American Quilt filmed?

How to Make an American Quilt was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is How to Make an American Quilt?

The total runtime of How to Make an American Quilt is 116 minutes.

Is How to Make an American Quilt suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to How to Make an American Quilt?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to How to Make an American Quilt.

Does How to Make an American Quilt have a post-credit scene?

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