Arnold
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Arnold

"One man. Three lifetimes."

7.9
Yr 2023
Status Ended
Documentary
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Series Brief

Overview

This intimate docuseries follows Arnold Schwarzenegger's multifaceted life and career, from bodybuilding champ to Hollywood icon to politician.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 65 /100

Critical reception for the docuseries Arnold is mixed, with reviewers generally agreeing that it offers a comprehensive, well-produced, and engaging overview of the subject's three-act life. Fans of the actor generally appreciate the detailed look at his transition from bodybuilding icon to Hollywood star and politician, with many praising the series for its insightful and educational tone.

However, the series faces substantial criticism for its tone, with several reviewers categorizing it as a highly controlled narrative that functions more as a promotional vehicle than a rigorous investigation. Critics point out that the documentary often glosses over darker complexities or deeper scrutiny, leading to a polished, surface-level experience that some find lacking in genuine critical distance.

“An educational and insightful documentary into the bodybuilding, acting, and political stages of Arnold Schwarzenegger's life.”

“Consider this a glorified promotional video, albeit a handsomely made one.”

“A fascinating look back through a life that somehow feels bigger than any of the Hollywood legend’s movies.”

“Avoids real muscle and only touches the surface.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
US • CA • UK
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US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

This 2023 documentary miniseries tracks the trajectory of Arnold Schwarzenegger through his transitions from a bodybuilding champion to a global film star and eventually a politician. By threading his career through the broader context of the American way of life, the project explores the specific life challenges and discipline required to maintain such a high-profile existence across several decades.

The production gains intimacy through interviews with figures like Danny DeVito, providing personal perspectives on the subject that go beyond standard biographical tropes. Rather than focusing solely on public achievements, the series examines the internal drive that propelled a singular individual through radical professional shifts. It serves as a study of persistence, mapping out the evolution of a public identity against the shifting landscape of his different eras.

Production Board

Crew

Second Assistant Camera
Angel Ochoa Peter Parson
Drone Operator
Daniel Ausweger Raffael Portugal
First Assistant Camera
John Parson Lorenzo Porras Chess Pettengill
Additional Grip
Amber Maahs Devon Usher Todd Loos David Connan Marc Cohen Matt Toledo
Assistant Editor
Hoa Mai Joseph Santos
Makeup & Hair
Nadege Schoenfeld Alexandra George
Key Grip
Justin Bernard Marlow Nunez Matt Ruffner
Digital Imaging Technician
Isaac Guy
Script Supervisor
Katharine Jane Reid Suzanne C. Swindle
Camera Operator
Birgit Obkircher Eduardo Fierro
Steadicam Operator
William Walsh
Production Design
Duncan Reed
Director
Lesley Chilcott
Online Editor
Stephen Dickman
Director of Photography
Logan Schneider
Signal Match

Similarity

Where Arnold overlaps with other shows, and exactly what they have in common.

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

american way of life biography miniseries life challenges
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Details

First Aired
June 07, 2023
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
241