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The Last Movie Stars
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.
- Created by:
- Emily Wachtel
- Cast:
- Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- HBO Max
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E01
Episode 1
★ 10.0Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans
2022-07-21 · 62mIn 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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E02
Episode 2
★ 10.0Chapter Two: A Star Is Born
2022-07-21 · 58mFinally 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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E03
Episode 3
★ 10.0Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman
2022-07-21 · 51mThrough 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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E04
Episode 4
★ 10.0Chapter Four: Paying the Price
2022-07-21 · 55mWhile 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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E05
Episode 5
★ 10.0Chapter Five: Against the Sky
2022-07-21 · 50mAs 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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Episode 6
★ 10.0Chapter Six: Luck is an Art
2022-07-21 · 80mIn 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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Paul Newman
Self (archive footage)
Joanne Woodward
Self (archive footage)
