The Automat

  • Rated 6.8 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 2021
  • 1h 19m
  • Documentary
  • History

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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Director
Lisa Hurwitz
Starring
Mel Brooks, John W. Romas, Carl Reiner, Krystyna Romas

Cast

  • Mel Brooks

    Mel Brooks

    Self

  • John W. Romas

    Self

  • Carl Reiner

    Carl Reiner

    Self

  • Krystyna Romas

    Self

  • Alec Shuldiner

    Self

  • Wilson Goode

    Self

  • Elliott Gould

    Elliott Gould

    Self

  • Howard Schultz

    Howard Schultz

    Self

  • Norris Horn

    Self

  • Steve Stollman

    Self

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