The Automat

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.

Genre:

Documentary, History

Duration:

79 min

Cast:

Mel Brooks, John W. Romas, Carl Reiner

Quality:

HD

Director:

Lisa Hurwitz

Release:

2021

Country:

United States

Rating:

6.8