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The Last Movie Stars

Miniseries

2022 · 6 episodes

  1. 1. Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans

    2022-07-21 · 62m

    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.

  2. 2. Chapter Two: A Star Is Born

    2022-07-21 · 58m

    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.

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

    2022-07-21 · 51m

    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.

  4. 4. Chapter Four: Paying the Price

    2022-07-21 · 55m

    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.

  5. 5. Chapter Five: Against the Sky

    2022-07-21 · 50m

    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.

  6. 6. Chapter Six: Luck is an Art

    2022-07-21 · 80m

    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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