The Ruby in the Smoke
2006, English. Directed by Brian Percival.
Sally Lockhart has struck a man dead with just three words, sent to her in a message from her father just before he drowned in the South China Seas. But unfortunately, Sally has no idea what the words The Seven Blessings mean. Before long, she is drawn into a mystery filled with opium, secrets from her own past and, at the heart of it all, the Ruby of Agrapur.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Brian PercivalDirector
- Billie PiperSally Lockhart
- Matt SmithJim Taylor
- Julie WaltersMrs. Holland
- JJ FeildFrederick Garland
- Hayley AtwellRosa Garland
- Elliot CowanHendrick Van Eeden
- Sian ThomasMrs Rees
- Trevor CooperMr Higgs
- Robert GlenisterSamuel Selby
- Dominic ColemanJeremiah Blyth
- Miles AndersonMajor Marchbanks
- Ramon TikaramMaharaja
Details
- Released
- 27 December 2006
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Adrian Hodges
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What The Ruby in the Smoke is based on
The Ruby in the Smoke is based on The Ruby in the Smoke, a 1985 novel by Philip Pullman, published by Oxford University Press.
Novel · 1985
The Ruby in the Smoke
By Philip Pullman
Published by Oxford University Press
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The Ruby in the Smoke: quick answers
What comes after The Ruby in the Smoke?
Next in the series: The Shadow in the North (2007).
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How long is The Ruby in the Smoke?
The Ruby in the Smoke runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Ruby in the Smoke have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Ruby in the Smoke on?
The Ruby in the Smoke isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ruby in the Smoke?
If you liked The Ruby in the Smoke, try London Boulevard, Drowning Mona, China Moon.
Who directed The Ruby in the Smoke?
The Ruby in the Smoke (2006) was directed by Brian Percival and stars Billie Piper, Matt Smith, Julie Walters.
What is The Ruby in the Smoke based on?
The Ruby in the Smoke is based on The Ruby in the Smoke, a 1985 novel by Philip Pullman, published by Oxford University Press.