Plot Synopsis

Directed by Lesley Chilcott, ARNOLD is a three-part documentary that chronicles Arnold Schwarzenegger's journey from the countryside of Austria to the highest echelons of the American dream. In a series of candid interviews Schwarzenegger, his friends, foes, co-stars and observers cover everything from his days pumping iron to his triumphs in Hollywood, his time governing the state of California and both the joys and turbulence of his family life in a tale that matches his larger-than-life persona. All three episodes of ARNOLD dropped on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 on Netflix:

"Part 1: Athlete": Arnold revisits his upbringing in post-war Austria, the moment that sparked his seismic rise to bodybuilding fame and his pursuit of the American dream.

"Part 2: Actor": Focused on turning obstacles into assets, Arnold traces his road to Hollywood stardom and reflects on his roles, rivals and real-life love story.

"Part 3: American": Amid media scrutiny, scandal and marital strife, Arnold pivots to political reform during his ambitious eight-year tenure as governor of California.