Movie

How to Make an American Quilt

“There's beauty in the patterns of life.”

★ 6.4(200)19951h 56m

How to Make an American Quilt is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Claro video and Amazon Video in Colombia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch How to Make an American Quilt

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Good to know

Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
Release date: 1995-10-06
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Box office: $41,200,020
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

How to Make an American Quilt — trailer

About How to Make an American Quilt

How to Make an American Quilt is a 1995 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, starring Winona Ryder, Anne Bancroft and Ellen Burstyn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 200 viewers. Below you can see where to watch How to Make an American Quilt in Colombia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Winona Ryder

Finn Dodd

Anne Bancroft

Glady Joe Cleary

Ellen Burstyn

Hy Dodd

Kate Nelligan

Constance Saunders

Jean Simmons

Maya Angelou

Anna

Alfre Woodard

Marianna

Dermot Mulroney

Sam

Lois Smith

Sophia

Kate Capshaw

Sally

Rip Torn

Arthur

Johnathon Schaech

Leon

Themes & keywords

marriage proposalwedding vowsmarried couplemarriagemonogamyadvicequiltlovefamily holidayextramarital affairgrandmotherwoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch How to Make an American Quilt in Colombia?+

In Colombia, How to Make an American Quilt is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Claro video and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is How to Make an American Quilt on Netflix?+

How to Make an American Quilt is not on Netflix in Colombia right now.

How long is How to Make an American Quilt?+

How to Make an American Quilt has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

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 did How to Make an American Quilt come out?+

How to Make an American Quilt is a 1995 movie directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse.

What genre is How to Make an American Quilt?+

How to Make an American Quilt is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed How to Make an American Quilt?+

How to Make an American Quilt was directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse.