TV SERIES
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
DramaCrime
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.
Top cast
Lucy BoyntonRuth Ellis
Toby JonesJohn Bickford
Laurie DavidsonDavid Blakely
Mark StanleyDesmond Cussen
Arthur DarvillVictor Mishcon
Bessie CarterCarole Findlater
Joe ArmstrongDCI Davies
Nigel HaversCecil Havers
Toby StephensMelford Stevenson
Juliet StevensonDr. Charity Taylor
Ed SayerAnthony Findlater- Tony WadhamArthur Neilson
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the TV show “A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
Where to watch A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story in Canada
Netflix
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Shahid
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TOD
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Disney+
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 1 Sept 2026.

