Series
The Last Movie Stars
“Two legendary actors. One legendary love story.”
Documentary
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.
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Seasons & episodes
1Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans21 Jul 2022 · 62m · ★ 10.0In 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.
2Chapter Two: A Star Is Born21 Jul 2022 · 58m · ★ 10.0Finally 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.
3Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman21 Jul 2022 · 51m · ★ 10.0Through 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.
4Chapter Four: Paying the Price21 Jul 2022 · 55m · ★ 10.0While 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.
5Chapter Five: Against the Sky21 Jul 2022 · 50m · ★ 10.0As 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.
6Chapter Six: Luck is an Art21 Jul 2022 · 80m · ★ 10.0In 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.
Details
- Created by
- Emily Wachtel
- First aired
- 21 Jul 2022
- Last aired
- 21 Jul 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- HBO Max
- Episodes
- 6
- Votes
- 22 on TMDB
Cast
Paul NewmanSelf (archive footage)
Joanne WoodwardSelf (archive footage)
