How to Make an American Quilt
1995, English. Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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- Released
- 6 October 1995
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jane Anderson
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $41M
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What How to Make an American Quilt is based on
How to Make an American Quilt is based on How to Make an American Quilt by Whitney Otto.
How to Make an American Quilt
By Whitney Otto
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How to Make an American Quilt: quick answers
Is How to Make an American Quilt worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 202 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is How to Make an American Quilt?
How to Make an American Quilt runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does How to Make an American Quilt have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for How to Make an American Quilt. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
How to Make an American Quilt parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
How to Make an American Quilt is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is How to Make an American Quilt on?
How to Make an American Quilt isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like How to Make an American Quilt?
If you liked How to Make an American Quilt, try Mr. and Mrs. Loving, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, The Object of My Affection.
Who directed How to Make an American Quilt?
How to Make an American Quilt (1995) was directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse and stars Winona Ryder, Anne Bancroft, Ellen Burstyn.
What is How to Make an American Quilt based on?
How to Make an American Quilt is based on How to Make an American Quilt by Whitney Otto.