How to Make an American Quilt
“There's beauty in the patterns of life.”
Synopsis
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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How to Make an American Quilt (1995) Trailer | Winona Ryder | Ellen Burstyn
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-18
Top Cast
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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
Samantha Mathis
Young Sophia
Joanna Going
Young Em
Esther Rolle
Aunt Pauline
Jared Leto
Beck
Claire Danes
Young Glady Joe
Alicia Goranson
Young Hy
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 13, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$41.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.12x
+$31.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jocelyn Moorhouse
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Anderson
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- How to Make an American Quilt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $41.2M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jocelyn Moorhouse
Jane Anderson, Whitney Otto
Thomas Newman
Janusz Kamiński
Jill Bilcock
Sarah Pillsbury, Midge Sanford, Walter F. Parkes, Deborah Jelin Newmyer, Laurie MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Jocelyn Moorhouse
Director
Sarah Pillsbury
Producer
Jane Anderson
Screenplay
Jill Bilcock
Editor
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Janusz Kamiński
Director of Photography
Midge Sanford
Producer
Leslie Dilley
Production Design
Ruth Myers
Costume Design
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Make an American Quilt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is How to Make an American Quilt 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 directed How to Make an American Quilt?
How to Make an American Quilt was directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse.
Who stars in How to Make an American Quilt?
The principal cast of How to Make an American Quilt includes Winona Ryder, Anne Bancroft, Ellen Burstyn, Kate Nelligan, Jean Simmons.
When was How to Make an American Quilt released and how long is it?
How to Make an American Quilt was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of How to Make an American Quilt?
How to Make an American Quilt had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $41.2M at the worldwide box office (4.12 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for How to Make an American Quilt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Make an American Quilt was composed by Thomas Newman.
Is How to Make an American Quilt based on a book or true story?
How to Make an American Quilt is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Whitney Otto".
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Make an American Quilt?
How to Make an American Quilt holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).