TMDb Rating
6.8/10
20 verified votes
The Automat (2021)
DocumentaryHistory
79 min
Plot Summary
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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DocumentaryHistoryLisa HurwitzMel BrooksJohn W. Romas2021
Director
Lisa Hurwitz
Top Cast
Mel BrooksJohn W. RomasCarl ReinerKrystyna RomasAlec Shuldiner
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