How to Make an American Quilt (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1995, How to Make an American Quilt is a drama and romance film directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, running about 116 minutes. “There's beauty in the patterns of life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. How to Make an American Quilt stars Winona Ryder as Finn Dodd, Anne Bancroft as Glady Joe Cleary, Ellen Burstyn as Hy Dodd and Kate Nelligan as Constance Saunders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, How to Make an American Quilt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $41.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Make an American Quilt page.
If you liked it. Fans of How to Make an American Quilt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Make an American Quilt (1995)?
- In US, How to Make an American Quilt is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is How to Make an American Quilt worth watching?
- How to Make an American Quilt holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How to Make an American Quilt?
- How to Make an American Quilt stars Winona Ryder, Anne Bancroft, Ellen Burstyn, Kate Nelligan and Jean Simmons.
- When was How to Make an American Quilt released?
- How to Make an American Quilt was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.