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Life for Ruth

7.019621h 33mMovieDrama

John Harris finds himself ostracized and placed on trial for allowing his daughter Ruth to die. His religious beliefs forbade him to give consent for a blood transfusion that would have saved her life. Doctor Brown is determined to seek justice for what he sees as the needless death of a young girl.

DirectorBasil Dearden
WritersJames McCormick·Janet Green
ProducersMichael Relph·Basil Dearden

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

Life for Ruth isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Spain. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Basil Dearden

MCMichael Craig
Michael Craig
John Harris
PMPatrick McGoohan
Patrick McGoohan
Dr Brown
JMJanet Munro
Janet Munro
Pat Harris
PRPaul Rogers
Paul Rogers
Hart Jacobs
MKMalcolm Keen
Malcolm Keen
Mr Harris Sr
MJMegs Jenkins
Megs Jenkins
Mrs Gordon
MBMichael Bryant
Michael Bryant
John's Counsel
LSLeslie Sands
Leslie Sands
Clyde
NWNorman Wooland
Norman Wooland
Counsel for the Crown
JBJohn Barrie
John Barrie
Mr Gordon
WHWalter Hudd
Walter Hudd
Judge
MAMichael Aldridge
Michael Aldridge
Harvard

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Life for Ruth — streaming FAQ

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Life for Ruth isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Spain. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Life for Ruth on Netflix?

No, Life for Ruth is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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Life for Ruth isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.