How to Make an American Quilt 1995
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SplatSoon-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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Finn Dodd
as Glady Joe Cleary
as Hy Dodd
as Constance Saunders
as Em
as Anna
as Marianna
as Sam
as Sophia
as Sally
Director:
Writer:
Jane Anderson, Whitney Otto
Stars:
Winona Ryder, Anne Bancroft, Ellen Burstyn, Kate Nelligan, Jean Simmons, Maya Angelou, Alfre Woodard, Dermot Mulroney, Lois Smith, Kate Capshaw,
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Release Date:
1995 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
116 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
How to Make an American Quilt
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Finn Dodd
as Glady Joe Cleary
as Hy Dodd
as Constance Saunders
as Em
as Anna
as Marianna
as Sam
as Sophia
as Sally
as Arthur
as Leon
as Young Sophia
as Young Em
as Aunt Pauline
as Beck
as Young Glady Joe
as Young Hy
as Mrs. Rubens
as Young Dean
as Dean
as Preston
as Mrs. Darling
as Howell
as James
as Finn's Father
as Baby Pres
as Duff
as Em's Mother
as Anna's Great Grandmother
as Little Anna
as Boy at Party
as Winston
as Evie
as Young Finn
as Young Finn
as The Mrs.
as Baby Duff
as Baby Duff
as Baby Pres
as Little Evie
as Little Evie
as Little Duff
as Pres
as Em's Father
as Anna's Great Grandfather
as Lady Guest
as Young Anna
as Male Guest
as Boy at Party
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