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The Automat

20211h 19mLisa Hurwitz
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 75

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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.

DocumentaryHistory
New York CityFoodFood IndustryVending MachineAutomatFood Culture

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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.

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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