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Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
- Tension4
- Fast Pace4
- Spectacle3
Heart
Romantic and wholesome
Much of it is about family.
- Family Dynamics10
- Romance8
- Wholesome8
Humor
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
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- Situational Comedy3
- Cringe Humor2
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Family and everyday modern life
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- World Immersion7
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Standout characters
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- Acting7
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Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
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HighRomantic and wholesome
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's romantic, wholesome, and hopeful. Much of it is about family.
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- Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
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Its world is built around family and everyday modern life.
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- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
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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.
Intergenerational StorytellingFemale FriendshipRomantic DramaQuilting as MetaphorGentle & HeartwarmingNostalgic ToneCharacter-DrivenSmall Town Setting
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Is How to Make an American Quilt worth watching?
62
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 62%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is How to Make an American Quilt rated?
PG-13
It's rated PG-13 in the United States.
How long is How to Make an American Quilt?
1 h 56 min
How to Make an American Quilt runs 1 h 56 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on How to Make an American Quilt?
Critics62
Audiences63
Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see How to Make an American Quilt much the same way.
Was How to Make an American Quilt a box office hit?
Budget$10 million
Box office$41 million
Yes. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $41 million worldwide, 4.1 times its budget.
What language is How to Make an American Quilt in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch How to Make an American Quilt?
71
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What tropes does How to Make an American Quilt use?
Happily MarriedMistaken for CheatingReally Gets AroundAmicable ExesCool Big SisNo AntagonistA Minor KidroductionNephewismThe Lost LenoreCommitment IssuesOne True LoveStraw Feministand 9 more
TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for How to Make an American Quilt, including Happily Married, Mistaken for Cheating, Really Gets Around.