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The Last Movie Stars

2022Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

Documentary
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic917.7Rotten Tomatoes100%82%

A nostalgic, cathartic documentary series about a real life story and history, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E6 "Chapter Six: Luck is an Art" 8.1

Episodes

7.9

Story

Two legendary actors. One legendary love story.

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.

Feels like

  • Hollywood Love Story
  • Biographical Documentary
  • Classic Cinema
  • Family Legacy
  • Enduring Partnership
  • Mid-Century Glamour
  • Marital Drama
  • Filmmaking Insights
  • Intimate Interview

Cast

24 of 27 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ethan Hawke
Produced by
Ryan Hawke, Emily Wachtel, Adam Gibbs
Music by
Hamilton Leithauser

Everyone

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Facts

July 21, 2022 · July 21, 2022 · Ended

First aired
July 21, 2022
Last aired
July 21, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
38 countries

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Where can I stream The Last Movie Stars?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Last Movie Stars streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 37 other countries.

Is The Last Movie Stars worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 91). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is The Last Movie Stars okay for kids?

TV-MA

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Last Movie Stars plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Last Movie Stars good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.