8.0/10132 votes#1 - Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/21/2022
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.
Director: Ethan Hawke
Writer: N/A
7.9/1091 votes#2 - Chapter Two: A Star Is Born
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/21/2022
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.
Director: Ethan Hawke
Writer: N/A
8.0/1085 votes#3 - Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/21/2022
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.
Director: Ethan Hawke
Writer: N/A
7.7/1080 votes#4 - Chapter Four: Paying the Price
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/21/2022
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.
Director: Ethan Hawke
Writer: N/A
7.9/1079 votes#5 - Chapter Five: Against the Sky
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/21/2022
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.
Director: Ethan Hawke
Writer: N/A
8.1/1075 votes#6 - Chapter Six: Luck is an Art
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2022
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.
Director: Ethan Hawke
Writer: N/A
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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...
Genre:Documentary
Network:HBO Max
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans" is the best rated episode of "The Last Movie Stars" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 132 votes. Directed by Ethan Hawke and written by N/A, it aired on 7/21/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter Two: A Star Is Born".