The Last Movie Stars

Name: The Last Movie Stars
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2022-07-21
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward

“Two legendary actors. One legendary love story.”

★ 7.1 /10 (20) • 2022

Documentary

Creator Emily Wachtel

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.

Seasons

Episodes

Country

United States of America

Status

Ended

Cast

Tom McCarthy

Sidney Lumet (voice) · 1 eps

Steve Zahn

Donald 'Duck' Dobbins (voice) · 3 eps

Zoe Kazan

Jackie McDonald (voice) · 6 eps

Josh Hamilton

George Roy Hill (voice) · 6 eps

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Maude Brink (voice) · 3 eps

Ben Dickey

Mark Rydell (voice) · 2 eps

Jonathan Marc Sherman

Martin Ritt (voice) · 5 eps

Sterlin Harjo

Robert Altman (voice) · 1 eps

Brooks Ashmanskas

Gore Vidal (voice) · 5 eps

Reviews

★★★★★

Trailer

Official trailer

The Last Movie Stars

Where to Watch

Streaming

HBO Max

YouTube TV

Episode Guide

1Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans

21 Jul 2022 · 62 min

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.

2Chapter Two: A Star Is Born

21 Jul 2022 · 58 min

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.

3Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman

21 Jul 2022 · 51 min

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.

4Chapter Four: Paying the Price

21 Jul 2022 · 55 min

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.

5Chapter Five: Against the Sky

21 Jul 2022 · 50 min

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.

6Chapter Six: Luck is an Art

21 Jul 2022 · 80 min

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.