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The Automat

6.8(23)20211h 19m1

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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Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
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Language
English
  • new york city
  • food
  • food industry
  • vending machine
  • automat
  • food culture

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Lisa Hurwitz

Produced in

United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereTelluride Film Festival2 Sept 2021
    • Digital / OTTVOD3 Jun 2022
    • PhysicalDVD20 Sept 2022
    • Digital / OTTStreaming - HBO Max1 Nov 2022
    • TVTCM22 Nov 2022

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The Automat was released on 2 September 2021.

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