The Last Movie Stars
TV-MA
2022
1 Seasons
Documentaries
Biography

The Last Movie Stars

: Actor/director Ethan Hawke explores the love story and enduring legacy of Hollywood legends Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman.

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Episodes

Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans
1. Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans

In the early 1950s, aspiring actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward meet as unde...

Chapter Two: A Star Is Born
2. Chapter Two: A Star Is Born

As the pressures of motherhood cause Joanne to take a step back from the limelig...

Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman
3. Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman

Paul achieves international renown alongside his status as Hollywood’s leading h...

Chapter Four: Paying the Price
4. Chapter Four: Paying the Price

The couple grows more outspoken about social justice issues, but troubles at hom...

Chapter Five: Against the Sky
5. Chapter Five: Against the Sky

As Paul's alcoholism continues to wreak havoc on their marriage, Joanne gives he...

Chapter Six: Luck Is an Art
6. Chapter Six: Luck Is an Art

In the wake of their son's death, Paul and Joanne channel their grief into chari...

The Last Movie Stars

Genres

Documentaries, Biography

Episodes

1 Seasons Available (6 Episodes)

Release Year

2022

Rating Information

TV-MA

About This Series

Directed by Ethan Hawke and executive produced by Martin Scorsese, this epic six-part docuseries celebrates the enigmatic personas, incredible talent, and love story of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. Partners on screen and in life, the pair’s unparalleled dedication to their craft, their philanthropy, and one another is brought to life by readings of long-lost transcribed interviews with Paul, Joanne, and those closest to them – voiced by contemporary actors including George Clooney, Laura Linney, and many others. Blending footage from Woodward and Newman’s most iconic films alongside insights from industry greats, The Last Movie Stars paints an intimate portrait of an unmatched love story – and the enduring legacy of a couple forever entwined with the history of American cinema.

Cast and Crew

Starring: George Clooney, Laura Linney, Karen Allen, Brooks Ashmanskas, Alessandro Nivola, Zoe Kazan, Mark Ruffalo, Billy Crudup, Ewan Mcgregor, Sam Rockwell, Steve Zahn, Bobby Cannavale, Vincent D'Onofrio, Sally Field, Martin Scorsese

The Last Movie Stars

Genres

Documentaries, Biography

Episodes

1 Seasons Available (6 Episodes)

Release Year

2022

Rating Information

TV-MA

About This Series

Directed by Ethan Hawke and executive produced by Martin Scorsese, this epic six-part docuseries celebrates the enigmatic personas, incredible talent, and love story of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. Partners on screen and in life, the pair’s unparalleled dedication to their craft, their philanthropy, and one another is brought to life by readings of long-lost transcribed interviews with Paul, Joanne, and those closest to them – voiced by contemporary actors including George Clooney, Laura Linney, and many others. Blending footage from Woodward and Newman’s most iconic films alongside insights from industry greats, The Last Movie Stars paints an intimate portrait of an unmatched love story – and the enduring legacy of a couple forever entwined with the history of American cinema.

Cast and Crew

Starring: George Clooney, Laura Linney, Karen Allen, Brooks Ashmanskas, Alessandro Nivola, Zoe Kazan, Mark Ruffalo, Billy Crudup, Ewan Mcgregor, Sam Rockwell, Steve Zahn, Bobby Cannavale, Vincent D'Onofrio, Sally Field, Martin Scorsese

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