The Last Movie Stars

2022 - 2022

Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans

Episode 1

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.

Chapter Two: A Star Is Born

Episode 2

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.

Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman

Episode 3

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.

Chapter Four: Paying the Price

Episode 4

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.

Chapter Five: Against the Sky

Episode 5

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.

Chapter Six: Luck is an Art

Episode 6

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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Paul Newman•Joanne Woodward

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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Paul Newman

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Joanne Woodward

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Courtney Sexton

Executive Producer

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Martin Scorsese

Executive Producer

Amy Entelis

Executive Producer

Emily Wachtel

Producer

Adam Gibbs

Producer

Hamilton Leithauser

Original Music Composer

Lisa Long Adler

Producer

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Ryan Hawke

Producer

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Mario Andretti

Co-Producer

Joe Rudge

Music Supervisor

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Barry Poltermann

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