How to Make an American Quilt (1995)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $23,600,020Details
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$5,790,445 (24.5% of total gross)
Legs:4.08 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,504 opening theaters/1,532 max. theaters, 6.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $58,484,637

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,463 $23,600,020
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,967 $23,600,020

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 6th, 1995 (Wide) by Universal
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for a scene of drug use, some sensuality and nudity
Running Time: 117 minutes
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Keywords: Romantic Drama, Romance, Ensemble, Non-Chronological, Relationships Gone Wrong, Infidelity, Dysfunctional Family, F-Rated, F-Rated, Triple
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 160 $5,790,445 Oct 6, 1995 3
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 124 $15,041,848 Oct 6, 1995 3
Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day) 73 $5,790,445 Oct 6, 1995 3
Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 63 $15,041,848 Oct 6, 1995 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,463 $23,600,020
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,796 $58,484,637
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,858 $23,600,020
Top 1995 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 73 $23,600,020
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 701-800) 719 $23,600,020
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,012 $23,600,020
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,802 $23,600,020
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 601-700) 603 $23,600,020
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,280 $23,600,020
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 440 $23,600,020

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 6, 1995 5 $5,790,445   1,504 $3,850   $5,790,445 1
Oct 13, 1995 4 $4,356,730 -25% 1,526 $2,855   $12,235,910 2
Oct 20, 1995 6 $2,635,045 -40% 1,532 $1,720   $16,412,180 3
Oct 27, 1995 8 $1,584,465 -40% 1,447 $1,095   $18,954,180 4
Nov 3, 1995 11 $1,146,955 -28% 1,201 $955   $20,699,320 5
Nov 10, 1995 13 $728,545 -36% 940 $775   $21,880,290 6
Nov 17, 1995 19 $295,850 -59% 485 $610   $22,440,145 7
Nov 24, 1995 31 $116,195 -61% 148 $785   $22,662,300 8
Dec 1, 1995 18 $270,250 +133% 575 $470   $22,971,940 9
Dec 8, 1995 22 $151,620 -44% 361 $420   $23,234,850 10
Dec 15, 1995 35 $57,750 -62% 175 $330   $23,349,390 11
Dec 22, 1995 36 $67,860 +18% 156 $435   $23,453,085 12
Dec 29, 1995 45 $65,825 -3% 140 $470   $23,586,725 13

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 6, 1995 5 $7,879,180   1,504 $5,239   $7,879,180 1
Oct 13, 1995 4 $5,897,955 -25% 1,526 $3,865   $13,777,135 2
Oct 20, 1995 6 $3,592,580 -39% 1,532 $2,345   $17,369,715 3
Oct 27, 1995 7 $2,182,650 -39% 1,447 $1,508   $19,552,365 4
Nov 3, 1995 11 $1,599,380 -27% 1,201 $1,332   $21,151,745 5
Nov 10, 1995 12 $992,550 -38% 940 $1,056   $22,144,295 6
Nov 17, 1995 18 $401,810 -60% 485 $828   $22,546,105 7
Nov 24, 1995 30 $155,585 -61% 148 $1,051   $22,701,690 8
Dec 1, 1995 18 $381,540 +145% 575 $664   $23,083,230 9
Dec 8, 1995 22 $208,410 -45% 361 $577   $23,291,640 10
Dec 15, 1995 29 $93,585 -55% 175 $535   $23,385,225 11
Dec 22, 1995 35 $135,675 +45% 156 $870   $23,520,900 12

Leading Cast

Winona Ryder    Finn Dodd

Supporting Cast

Adam Baldwin    Finn's Father
Loren Dean    Young Preston (Sophia's husband)
Kate Capshaw    Sally
Tamala Jones    Anna's Great Grandmother
Ellen Burstyn    Hy (Finn's Grandmother)
Dermot Mulroney    Sam
Lois Smith    Sophia Darling Richards
Alfre Woodard    Marianna
Richard Jenkins    Howell Saunders
Anne Bancroft    Glady Joe Cleary
Rip Torn    Arthur Cleary
Jean Simmons    Em Reed
Samantha Mathis    Young Sophia Darling
Kate Nelligan    Constance Saunders

Cameos

Jared Leto    Beck
Holland Taylor    Mrs. Rubens
Mykelti Williamson    Winston
James Rebhorn   

Uncategorized

Claire Danes    Young Glady Jo
Melinda Dillon    Mrs. Darling, Sophia's Mother
Will Estes    Boy at Party
Gail Strickland    The Mrs.

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Thomas Newman    Composer
Jocelyn Moorhouse    Director
Jane Anderson    Screenwriter

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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$5,790,445 (24.5% of total gross)
Legs:4.08 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,504 opening theaters/1,532 max. theaters, 6.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $58,484,637

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,463 $23,600,020
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,967 $23,600,020

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 6th, 1995 (Wide) by Universal
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for a scene of drug use, some sensuality and nudity
Running Time: 117 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Romantic Drama, Romance, Ensemble, Non-Chronological, Relationships Gone Wrong, Infidelity, Dysfunctional Family, F-Rated, F-Rated, Triple
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 160 $5,790,445 Oct 6, 1995 3
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 124 $15,041,848 Oct 6, 1995 3
Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day) 73 $5,790,445 Oct 6, 1995 3
Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 63 $15,041,848 Oct 6, 1995 3

Leading Cast

Winona Ryder    Finn Dodd

Supporting Cast

Adam Baldwin    Finn's Father
Loren Dean    Young Preston (Sophia's husband)
Kate Capshaw    Sally
Tamala Jones    Anna's Great Grandmother
Ellen Burstyn    Hy (Finn's Grandmother)
Dermot Mulroney    Sam
Lois Smith    Sophia Darling Richards
Alfre Woodard    Marianna
Richard Jenkins    Howell Saunders
Anne Bancroft    Glady Joe Cleary
Rip Torn    Arthur Cleary
Jean Simmons    Em Reed
Samantha Mathis    Young Sophia Darling
Kate Nelligan    Constance Saunders

Cameos

Jared Leto    Beck
Holland Taylor    Mrs. Rubens
Mykelti Williamson    Winston
James Rebhorn   

Uncategorized

Claire Danes    Young Glady Jo
Melinda Dillon    Mrs. Darling, Sophia's Mother
Will Estes    Boy at Party
Gail Strickland    The Mrs.

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Thomas Newman    Composer
Jocelyn Moorhouse    Director
Jane Anderson    Screenwriter

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,463 $23,600,020
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,796 $58,484,637
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,858 $23,600,020
Top 1995 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 73 $23,600,020
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 701-800) 719 $23,600,020
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,012 $23,600,020
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,802 $23,600,020
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 601-700) 603 $23,600,020
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,280 $23,600,020
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 440 $23,600,020

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 6, 1995 5 $5,790,445   1,504 $3,850   $5,790,445 1
Oct 13, 1995 4 $4,356,730 -25% 1,526 $2,855   $12,235,910 2
Oct 20, 1995 6 $2,635,045 -40% 1,532 $1,720   $16,412,180 3
Oct 27, 1995 8 $1,584,465 -40% 1,447 $1,095   $18,954,180 4
Nov 3, 1995 11 $1,146,955 -28% 1,201 $955   $20,699,320 5
Nov 10, 1995 13 $728,545 -36% 940 $775   $21,880,290 6
Nov 17, 1995 19 $295,850 -59% 485 $610   $22,440,145 7
Nov 24, 1995 31 $116,195 -61% 148 $785   $22,662,300 8
Dec 1, 1995 18 $270,250 +133% 575 $470   $22,971,940 9
Dec 8, 1995 22 $151,620 -44% 361 $420   $23,234,850 10
Dec 15, 1995 35 $57,750 -62% 175 $330   $23,349,390 11
Dec 22, 1995 36 $67,860 +18% 156 $435   $23,453,085 12
Dec 29, 1995 45 $65,825 -3% 140 $470   $23,586,725 13

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 6, 1995 5 $7,879,180   1,504 $5,239   $7,879,180 1
Oct 13, 1995 4 $5,897,955 -25% 1,526 $3,865   $13,777,135 2
Oct 20, 1995 6 $3,592,580 -39% 1,532 $2,345   $17,369,715 3
Oct 27, 1995 7 $2,182,650 -39% 1,447 $1,508   $19,552,365 4
Nov 3, 1995 11 $1,599,380 -27% 1,201 $1,332   $21,151,745 5
Nov 10, 1995 12 $992,550 -38% 940 $1,056   $22,144,295 6
Nov 17, 1995 18 $401,810 -60% 485 $828   $22,546,105 7
Nov 24, 1995 30 $155,585 -61% 148 $1,051   $22,701,690 8
Dec 1, 1995 18 $381,540 +145% 575 $664   $23,083,230 9
Dec 8, 1995 22 $208,410 -45% 361 $577   $23,291,640 10
Dec 15, 1995 29 $93,585 -55% 175 $535   $23,385,225 11
Dec 22, 1995 35 $135,675 +45% 156 $870   $23,520,900 12

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,967 $23,600,020
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,196 $23,600,020
Top 1995 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 82 $23,600,020
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 942 $23,600,020
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,291 $23,600,020
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,563 $23,600,020
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,033 $23,600,020
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,517 $23,600,020
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 487 $23,600,020