A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025)
TV-MA 45m 6.2/10 IMDb
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.
Creator: Kelly Jones
Cast: Lucy Boynton, Toby Jones, Laurie Davidson, Mark Stanley, Arthur Darvill
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Grief / bereavement (major focus)
Other
Infidelity Wrongful imprisonment
Phobias & Sensory
Blood / medical gore
Substance Use
Alcohol abuse (depicted)
Violence & Physical Harm
Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse Gun violence
Where to Watch
Streaming
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