The Last Movie Stars

The Last Movie Stars

Two legendary actors. One legendary love story.

Ended First aired 21/Jul/2022 United States English 1 season(s) 6 episode(s)
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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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Season 1 · Miniseries
6 episode(s) · Air date: 21/Jul/2022
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S1E6
Chapter Six: Luck is an Art
Air date: 21/Jul/2022 · Time: 07:00 · Runtime: 80 min
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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.

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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.

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Chapter Five: Against the Sky
Air date: 21/Jul/2022 · Time: 07:00 · Runtime: 50 min
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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.

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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.

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Chapter Four: Paying the Price
Air date: 21/Jul/2022 · Time: 07:00 · Runtime: 55 min
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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.

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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.

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Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman
Air date: 21/Jul/2022 · Time: 07:00 · Runtime: 51 min
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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.

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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.

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Chapter Two: A Star Is Born
Air date: 21/Jul/2022 · Time: 07:00 · Runtime: 58 min
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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.

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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.

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Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans
Air date: 21/Jul/2022 · Time: 07:00 · Runtime: 62 min
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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.

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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.

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Tom McCarthy
Tom McCarthy
Sidney Lumet (voice)
Paul Newman
Paul Newman
Self (archive footage)
Joanne Woodward
Joanne Woodward
Self (archive footage)
Oscar Isaac
Oscar Isaac
Self
Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor
Self
Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader
Self
Richard Linklater
Richard Linklater
Self
Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese
Self
David Letterman
David Letterman
Self
Maya Hawke
Maya Hawke
Self
Josh Hamilton
Josh Hamilton
George Roy Hill (voice)
Billy Crudup
Billy Crudup
Self
Bobby Cannavale
Bobby Cannavale
Self
Brooks Ashmanskas
Brooks Ashmanskas
Gore Vidal (voice)
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Maude Brink (voice)
Sam Rockwell
Sam Rockwell
Self
Alessandro Nivola
Alessandro Nivola
Self
Zoe Kazan
Zoe Kazan
Jackie McDonald (voice)

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Mark Sean Haynes
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Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke
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Barry Poltermann
Barry Poltermann
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Mario Andretti
Mario Andretti
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Amy Entelis
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Courtney Sexton
Executive Producer
Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese
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Adam Gibbs
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Emily Wachtel
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Lisa Long Adler
Producer
Ryan Hawke
Ryan Hawke
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Joe Rudge
Music Supervisor

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