A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story poster

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025)

Crime · Drama · History

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.

IMDb rating: 7.0 (1,882 votes)
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Britbox Apple TV Channel · BritBox · BritBox Amazon Channel
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Season 1 (2025)

7.48 avg 4 episodes 7.3 → 7.6 46 min avg

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Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	1.1	7.3	132
2	1.2	7.4	114
3	1.3	7.6	109
4	1.4	7.6	102