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The Automat

TV-PG1h 19m2021Lisa Hurwitz
IMDb: 7.8/10Rotten: 98%Metacritic: 75/100
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The 100-year story of the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart, the inspiration for Starbucks, where generations of Americans ate and drank coffee together at communal tables. From the perspective of former customers, we watch a business climb to its peak success and then grapple with fast food in a forever changed America.

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What is The Automat (2021) about?

The 100-year story of the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart, the inspiration for Starbucks, where generations of Americans ate and drank coffee together at communal tables. From the perspective of former customers, we watch a business climb to its peak success and then grapple with fast food in a forever changed America.

Who stars in The Automat?

The Automat stars Mel Brooks (Self), John W. Romas (Self), Carl Reiner (Self), Krystyna Romas (Self), Alec Shuldiner (Self). The film was directed by Lisa Hurwitz.

How long is The Automat?

The Automat has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2021. It is rated TV-PG.

Is The Automat worth watching?

The Automat holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 98. Fans of Documentary, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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