The Last Movie Stars

Season 12022

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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6 Episodes

E01 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.

July 21, 2022

E02 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.

July 21, 2022

E03 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.

July 21, 2022

E04 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.

July 21, 2022

E05 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.

July 21, 2022

E06 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.

July 21, 2022

The Last Movie Stars

E01 Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans

E02 Chapter Two: A Star Is Born

E03 Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman

E04 Chapter Four: Paying the Price

E05 Chapter Five: Against the Sky

E06 Chapter Six: Luck is an Art

Stax: Soulsville USA

The Night Logan Woke Up

Ultimate Beastmaster

Letterkenny

The Anna Nicole Show

Drifter's Christmas Presents

Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils

The Factory

La Estirpe de los Libres

Alfacon

Dewajtis

Airborne

Heykel Mi?

Deal

Lady Tough

Publio. The Never Ending Kidnapping

Play It Cool, Guys

Empress Wu Cheh Tien

E01 Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans

E02 Chapter Two: A Star Is Born

E03 Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman

E04 Chapter Four: Paying the Price

E05 Chapter Five: Against the Sky

E06 Chapter Six: Luck is an Art