Films and TV shows that feel like Can’t Catch Me Now by Olivia Rodrigo
A restless, yearning drive that mixes teenage urgency with a bruised‑but‑defiant confidence.
- Eighth Grade (2018): Captures the same teenage urgency and the desire to break free from a suffocating social script.
- The Edge of Seventeen (2016): A witty, angst‑laden portrait of a young woman asserting herself amid peer pressure.
- Lady Bird (2017): Shows a rebellious teen navigating expectations and the pull of independence.
- Skins (2007): Raw, fast‑paced teen drama that mirrors the song’s defiant, restless energy.
- Freaks and Geeks (1999): An authentic look at out‑of‑place teens seeking identity, matching the track’s blend of vulnerability and grit.
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012): A coming‑of‑age story about breaking out of isolation, echoing the song’s push‑against‑the‑status‑quo vibe.
- Never Been Kissed (1999): A light‑hearted rebellion against adult expectations, with a pop‑rock soundtrack vibe.
- Dazed and Confused (1993): Though set in the ’70s, its carefree, defiant teen spirit aligns with the song’s energetic push for freedom.