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A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

6.520251 seasonTV-MATV SeriesDramaCrime

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.

ProducersKate Bartlett·Angie Daniell

Where to watch

Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 9 other countries

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Canada, Guernsey, India, New Zealand and 5 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Feb 17, 2025 10.0
E2
Episode 2
Feb 17, 2025 9.0
E3
Episode 3
Feb 24, 2025 9.0
E4
Episode 4
Mar 5, 2025 9.0

Cast

LBLucy Boynton
Lucy Boynton
Ruth Ellis
TJToby Jones
Toby Jones
John Bickford
LDLaurie Davidson
Laurie Davidson
David Blakely
MSMark Stanley
Mark Stanley
Desmond Cussen
ADArthur Darvill
Arthur Darvill
Victor Mishcon
BCBessie Carter
Bessie Carter
Carole Findlater
JAJoe Armstrong
Joe Armstrong
DCI Davies
NHNigel Havers
Nigel Havers
Cecil Havers
TSToby Stephens
Toby Stephens
Melford Stevenson
JSJuliet Stevenson
Juliet Stevenson
Dr. Charity Taylor
ESEd Sayer
Ed Sayer
Anthony Findlater
TW
Tony Wadham
Arthur Neilson

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A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story?

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Canada, Spain and United Kingdom and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

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

No, A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story for free?

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story?

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2025.

Are all episodes of A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story?

No — A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.