Movie
The Automat
20211h 19m★ 6.8DocumentaryHistory
Overview
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.
Director
- Lisa Hurwitz
Writers
- Michael Levine
Producers
- Lisa Hurwitz
Where to watch
Region: US · via JustWatch / TMDBFree
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Top cast
Mel Brooks
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John W. Romas
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Carl Reiner
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Krystyna Romas
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Alec Shuldiner
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Wilson Goode
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Elliott Gould
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Howard Schultz
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Norris Horn
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Steve Stollman
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Roy Rosenbaum
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Marianne Hardart
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