The Automat
2021·Movie·
·1h 19min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in AT (flatrate)
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersCommunitySocial ChangeAmerican DreamInnovation Vs. TraditionBusiness EthicsNostalgiaCultural EvolutionConsumerism
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersHistorical ContextConsumer TrendsCorporate Decision-MakingBusiness RivalryRise To SuccessChanging Social DynamicsImpact Of GlobalizationNostalgia For The Past
- Pacing
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Philip Lucas, Sandra Chandler, Stephen Cocklin
Written by:
Michael Levine
Produced by:
Alec Shuldiner, Russell Greene, Becki Chandler
Composed by:
Hummie Mann
