The Last Movie Stars

Name: The Last Movie Stars
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2022-07-21
Rating: 7
Cast: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward

ENDED1 Season6 Episodes★ 7.0

The Last Movie Stars is a documentary series on HBO Max that premiered in 2022, ending after 1 season and 6 episodes.

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NetworkHBO Max

First AiredJul 21, 2022

Last AiredJul 21, 2022

GenreDocumentary

Created ByEmily Wachtel

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionNook House Productions, Under the Influence Productions, CNN Films

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.

WHERE TO WATCH

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Cast

Paul Newman

Self (archive footage)

Joanne Woodward

Self (archive footage)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 6 episodes

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E1Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans

Jul 21, 202262m

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.

E2Chapter Two: A Star Is Born

Jul 21, 202258m

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.

E3Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman

Jul 21, 202251m

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.

E4Chapter Four: Paying the Price

Jul 21, 202255m

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.

E5Chapter Five: Against the Sky

Jul 21, 202250m

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.

E6Chapter Six: Luck is an Art

Jul 21, 202280m

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.

About The Last Movie Stars

The Last Movie Stars is a documentary series on HBO Max. The show first aired on Jul 21, 2022 and currently has 1 season and 6 episodes. The Last Movie Stars has ended. It has a rating of 7.0/10 based on 22 votes. The cast includes Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward. Created by Emily Wachtel.