The Automat
Synopsis
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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The Automat Official Trailer (2021) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-23
Top Cast
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Mel 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
Steve Stollman
Self
Roy Rosenbaum
Self
Marianne Hardart
Self
Lorraine Diehl
Self
Lisa Keller
Self
Edwin K. Daly Jr.
Self
Bill Romas
Self
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Self
Colin Powell
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Telluride Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 3, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 20, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lisa Hurwitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Levine
- Original Score
- Hummie Mann
- Original Title
- The Automat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- A Slice of Pie Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lisa Hurwitz
Michael Levine
Hummie Mann
Philip Lucas, Sandra Chandler, Stephen Cocklin, Jonathan Deaver, Paul Mailman, Riley Gibson, André Mascarenhas, Daniel Vital, Adam Gundersheimer, Edwin Pendleton Stevens
Russell Greene, Michael Levine
Lisa Hurwitz
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Lucas
Director of Photography
Hummie Mann
Original Music Composer
Russell Greene
Editor
Michael Levine
Editor
Sandra Chandler
Director of Photography
Michael Levine
Writer
Stephen Cocklin
Director of Photography
Jonathan Deaver
Director of Photography
Paul Mailman
Director of Photography
Lisa Hurwitz
Director
Lisa Hurwitz
Producer
Riley Gibson
Director of Photography
André Mascarenhas
Director of Photography
Daniel Vital
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Automat
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What is The Automat about?
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.
Who directed The Automat?
The Automat was directed by Lisa Hurwitz.
Who stars in The Automat?
The principal cast of The Automat includes Mel Brooks, John W. Romas, Carl Reiner, Krystyna Romas, Alec Shuldiner.
When was The Automat released and how long is it?
The Automat was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Automat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Automat was composed by Hummie Mann.