How to Make an American Quilt (1995): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

How to Make an American Quilt features Winona Ryder, Anne Bancroft, Ellen Burstyn, Kate Nelligan, Jean Simmons, Maya Angelou. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1995-10-06. Runtime: 116 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (202 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is How to Make an American Quilt?

How to Make an American Quilt is listed as Drama, Romance on TMDB.

How long is How to Make an American Quilt?

How to Make an American Quilt runs about 116 minutes.

Who stars in How to Make an American Quilt?

Cast highlights include Winona Ryder, Anne Bancroft, Ellen Burstyn, Kate Nelligan, Jean Simmons, Maya Angelou.

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