The Five Films That Shape Olivia Rodrigo’s Cinematic Identity

Few pop stars express their obsessions as candidly as Olivia Rodrigo. The singer-songwriter has crafted her career around raw, unfiltered emotional honesty, a quality that also reflects her taste in films.

In a recent interview with Dazed magazine for the summer 2026 issue, Rodrigo enthusiastically shared her top five films from her Letterboxd account, creating a list that feels like a mood board for her artistry. The 23-year-old, currently promoting her highly anticipated new album, seemed eager to reveal her selections, even though her actual Letterboxd profile remains a closely guarded secret.

The list speaks volumes. A clear theme connects each title, which Rodrigo summarized with her characteristic straightforwardness. After discussing her choices in Dazed, she identified four words that encapsulate them: “A lot of films with angsty, angry women.” This insight aligns perfectly with the artist behind ‘SOUR’ and ‘GUTS’, making the connection feel even more pronounced.

The five films she selected are ‘Gone Girl’, ‘The Worst Person in the World’, ‘The Virgin Suicides’, ‘Bridesmaids’, and ‘Twilight’. Each film uniquely portrays a woman grappling with desire, disillusionment, or chaos, and every title has its own dedicated fanbase that will likely resonate with Rodrigo’s choices.

‘Gone Girl’ has particularly established a lasting cultural impact, dissecting female rage and the “cool girl” trope. Meanwhile, ‘The Worst Person in the World’, directed by Joachim Trier, received widespread acclaim at Cannes, where it earned Best Actress honors for lead Renate Reinsve.

This isn’t the first time Rodrigo has shared her cinematic preferences. At the premiere of her ‘Guts World Tour’ concert film, she previously named ‘Gone Girl’, ‘Lady Bird’, ‘The Worst Person in the World’, and ‘Twilight’ as her favorites, calling herself a “Twihard girlie” and describing ‘Twilight’ as “intoxicating and sexy and beautiful.” The current list replaces ‘Lady Bird’ with ‘The Virgin Suicides’ and ‘Bridesmaids’, indicating an evolution or expansion in her taste.

The timing is significant. Rodrigo’s third studio album, produced by Dan Nigro, is set to release on June 12, 2026, through Geffen Records. She has described the album as reflecting her first “adult relationship” and mentioned that she completed it in March. Knowing that the same artist who loves ‘Gone Girl’ and ‘The Virgin Suicides’ is channeling that energy into new music makes the album feel like a must-listen even before its release.

The album includes previously released singles ‘Drop Dead’ and ‘The Cure’, with the remaining tracks divided into two sections that split the album title, featuring songs like ‘Maggots for Brains’ and ‘Cigarette Smoke’. For someone who openly admires moody, female-driven cinema, the track titles suggest she remains as intense as ever.

Which of Rodrigo’s five film picks surprised you the most, and does her list influence your expectations for her upcoming album?