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The Last Movie Stars

The Last Movie Stars
★ 7.0/10•2022•TV-MA•Documentary
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Two legendary actors. One legendary love story.

A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 21, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - Chapter One: Cosmic OrphansE162m

Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans

In the early 1950s, aspiring actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward meet as understudies on Broadway, sparking two of Hollywood’s most iconic careers and a decades long love story. There’s just one problem: Paul is already married.

Jul 21, 2022

Episode 2 - Chapter Two: A Star Is BornE258m

Chapter Two: A Star Is Born

Finally able to go public as newlyweds, Paul and Joanne experience the ups and downs of Hollywood. Later, as the pressures of motherhood cause Joanne to take a step back from the limelight, Paul finds his star on the rise.

Jul 21, 2022

Episode 3 - Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard NewmanE351m

Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman

Through films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Paul achieves international renown alongside his status as Hollywood’s leading heartthrob. Later, Joanne emerges from semi-retirement to star in Paul’s directorial debut.

Jul 21, 2022

Episode 4 - Chapter Four: Paying the PriceE455m

Chapter Four: Paying the Price

While films such as The Sting and Winning further bolster both Paul and Joanne’s careers, the couple grows more outspoken about social justice issues, but troubles at home threaten their marriage and family life.

Jul 21, 2022

Episode 5 - Chapter Five: Against the SkyE550m

Chapter Five: Against the Sky

As Paul’s alcoholism continues to wreak havoc on their marriage, Joanne gives her husband an ultimatum – get sober or get out. Later, a personal tragedy causes Paul to dive headfirst into a dangerous hobby…racecar driving.

Jul 21, 2022

Episode 6 - Chapter Six: Luck is an ArtE680m

Chapter Six: Luck is an Art

In the wake of their son’s death, Paul and Joanne channel their grief into charitable work through Newman’s Own. While Paul and Joanne each undergo a career renaissance, it is their love story that is their most enduring legacy.

Jul 21, 2022

Actors

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Self (archive footage)

Joanne Woodward

Joanne Woodward

Self (archive footage)

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