

The Automat
Visit website6.9/10 • 17
2021-09-02 • 1h 19m
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.
- Directors
- Lisa Hurwitz
- Writters
- Michael Levine
- Editors
- Michael Levine, Russell Greene

The Automat
Visit website2021-09-02 • 1h 19m
6.9/10 • 17
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.
- Directors
- Lisa Hurwitz
- Writters
- Michael Levine
- Editors
- Michael Levine, Russell Greene
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsMel Brooks
Self
John W. Romas
Self
Carl Reiner
Self
Krystyna Romas
Self
Alec Shuldiner
Self
Wilson Goode
Self
Elliott Gould
Self
Howard Schultz
Self
Norris Horn
Self
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- Original Language
- English
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- Keywords
- new york cityfoodfood industryvending machineautomatfood culture