Series

The Last Movie Stars

2022★ 7S1 E1

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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Episodes

Season 1 · Miniseries

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1 Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans 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. Not watched yet 62m 2 Chapter Two: A Star Is Born 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. Not watched yet 58m 3 Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman 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. Not watched yet 51m 4 Chapter Four: Paying the Price 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. Not watched yet 55m 5 Chapter Five: Against the Sky 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. Not watched yet 50m 6 Chapter Six: Luck is an Art 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. Not watched yet 80m

Cast

Paul NewmanSelf (archive footage)
Joanne WoodwardSelf (archive footage)

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