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The Automat

2021 1 hour 19 minutes
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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.

Released

2nd September 2021

5 years ago

Runtime

1 hour 19 minutes

Finishes at 1:22am

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Directed by

Lisa Hurwitz

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Written by

Michael Levine

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Ratings and awards

10 wins & 9 nominations total

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    7.8/10

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    98%

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    75%

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    68%

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    80%

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