Series

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

★ 6.5(11)202545m1 season

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Creator: Kelly Jones
Release date: 2025-02-17
Runtime: 45m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Network: ITV1
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Silverprint Pictures

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story — trailer

About A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story is a 2025 web series in the Drama and Crime genres, created by Kelly Jones, starring Lucy Boynton, Toby Jones and Laurie Davidson. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes, and originally aired on ITV1. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story in Taiwan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A 1950s true crime drama about Ruth Ellis, the last woman in Britain to be hanged. This startling story reveals hidden truths about Ruth's murder of her lover, the legal case surrounding it and those who were also complicit.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries4 eps · 2025

Cast

Lucy Boynton

Ruth Ellis

Toby Jones

John Bickford

Laurie Davidson

David Blakely

Mark Stanley

Desmond Cussen

Arthur Darvill

Victor Mishcon

Bessie Carter

Carole Findlater

Joe Armstrong

DCI Davies

Nigel Havers

Cecil Havers

Toby Stephens

Melford Stevenson

Juliet Stevenson

Dr. Charity Taylor

Ed Sayer

Anthony Findlater

Tony Wadham

Arthur Neilson

Themes & keywords

death penaltymurderbritaintrue crime1950smurdered husbandhanged woman

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story in Taiwan?+

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Taiwan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story on Netflix?+

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story is not on Netflix in Taiwan right now.

How many seasons of A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story are there?+

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story has 1 season and 4 episodes in total.

Who stars in A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story?+

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story stars Lucy Boynton, Toby Jones, Laurie Davidson, Mark Stanley and Arthur Darvill.

When did A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story come out?+

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story is a 2025 web series created by Kelly Jones.

What genre is A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story?+

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story is Drama and Crime series.

Who created A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story?+

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story was created by Kelly Jones.