Disney’s Cruella is a 2021 crime comedy movie directed by Craig Gillespie. Emma Stone plays the young Estella, with Emma Thompson as the Baroness, and the story is set in 1970s London.
The music is a big reason the film works. A punk-and-glam jukebox of 1960s and ’70s hits runs alongside an original score by Nicholas Britell.
Disney released two separate albums on the same day: a songs album and a score album. Together they cover a lot of ground, from Supertramp and The Doors to a brand-new title song by Florence + the Machine.
This guide covers both albums, the full tracklists, the composer, and every licensed song confirmed in the film. For more Disney titles, browse our Disney+ soundtrack hub.
Cruella Soundtrack (2021) Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Film | Cruella |
| Director | Craig Gillespie |
| Studio | Walt Disney Pictures |
| Platform | Theaters and Disney+ (Premier Access) |
| Film Release Date | May 28, 2021 (U.S.) |
| Film Runtime | 134 minutes |
| Composer | Nicholas Britell |
| Original Song | “Call Me Cruella” by Florence + the Machine |
| Label | Walt Disney Records |
| Album Release Date | May 21, 2021 (digital) |
| Total Tracks | 15 (songs album) / 26 (score album) |
| Runtime | About 51 minutes (songs) / about 50 minutes (score) |
Cruella Soundtrack Overview
Cruella has two official albums, both released by Walt Disney Records on May 21, 2021. One is Cruella: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, a compilation of the film’s licensed songs. The other is Cruella: Original Score, which holds Britell’s music.
The songs album leans into rock, new wave, funk and soul. It opens with “Call Me Cruella” and moves through classics from the Bee Gees, Nina Simone, Queen, Blondie and The Clash. A CD edition followed overseas on May 28, 2021, according to Film Music Reporter.
The score album also includes “Call Me Cruella” plus an instrumental version, so it works as a companion to the songs. Britell described the goal as embracing the raw rock sound of 1960s and 1970s London, as quoted in an Abbey Road Studios feature.
The soundtrack charted too. It reached No. 2 on the UK Soundtrack Albums chart and No. 7 on Billboard’s Top Soundtracks chart.
Who Composed Cruella Soundtrack (2021)?
The score was composed by Nicholas Britell, an Academy Award-nominated composer and pianist. His hiring was announced on March 31, 2021.
Britell is best known for his long collaborations with director Barry Jenkins and director Adam McKay. He received Oscar nominations for Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk, and he won an Emmy for the Succession main title theme.
For Cruella, he recorded with vintage gear and analog tape at Abbey Road and AIR Studios in London. He blended orchestral writing with electric guitars, basses, organs and drums.
He also co-wrote “Call Me Cruella” with Florence Welch, Jordan Powers, Steph Jones and Taura Stinson. The song won Best Original Song at the World Soundtrack Awards, as listed on Britell’s World Soundtrack Awards profile.
Cruella Official Tracklist
Cruella: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Songs Album)
- Call Me Cruella – Florence + the Machine (2:07)
- Bloody Well Right – Supertramp (4:34)
- Whisper Whisper – Bee Gees (3:25)
- Five to One – The Doors (4:26)
- Feeling Good – Nina Simone (2:53)
- Fire – Ohio Players (4:35)
- Whole Lotta Love – Ike & Tina Turner (4:41)
- Livin’ Thing (2012 Version) – Electric Light Orchestra (3:42)
- Stone Cold Crazy (2011 Remaster) – Queen (2:15)
- One Way or Another – Blondie (3:27)
- Should I Stay or Should I Go – The Clash (3:08)
- I Love Paris – Georgia Gibbs (2:30)
- Love Is Like a Violin – Ken Dodd (2:10)
- I Wanna Be Your Dog – John McCrea (3:55)
- Come Together – Ike & Tina Turner (3:38)
Cruella: Original Score (Nicholas Britell)
- Call Me Cruella – Florence + the Machine (2:07)
- Cruella – Disney Castle Logo (0:45)
- The Baroque Ball (2:01)
- The Most Dreadful Accident (1:18)
- The Drive to London (1:36)
- Red Hair Dye (0:24)
- The Baroness Needs Looks (1:08)
- I Think You’re Something (2:10)
- Everything’s Going So Well (0:41)
- The Necklace (1:33)
- The Angle (1:10)
- Surveillance (1:44)
- I Like to Make an Impact (1:52)
- Oh, That’s a Hybrid (1:43)
- Revenge / Let’s Begin (3:38)
- Putting the Dresses in the Safe (0:42)
- Get It Open / Moths (1:50)
- Oh, That’s Why You’re Peeved (2:47)
- The True Story of Cruella’s Birth (1:55)
- I’m Cruella (4:21)
- A Great Tribute / She’s Here (3:45)
- The Cliff (4:33)
- She Jumped! (0:50)
- Goodbye, Estella (1:51)
- Call Me Cruella (Instrumental Version) – Nicholas Britell & Florence + the Machine (2:06)
- Orchestral Waltz (Bonus Track) (2:09)
Cruella Score Highlights
“Call Me Cruella” is the album’s centerpiece. It plays over the end credits and nods to the classic animated film’s villain theme before taking its own path. You can also hear it as an instrumental on the score album.
“The Baroque Ball” features vocals by London Voices, which gives the cue a grand, theatrical feel. The title suggests it supports the Baroness’s lavish party scenes, though that match is inferred from the track name.
“The Angle” is a standout for score fans. As described by Soundtrack World, the piano plays the Cruella theme while a guitar carries the Estella theme, so the two ideas sit together in one cue.
“I’m Cruella” is the longest track on the album at 4:21, and “The Cliff” runs 4:33. Both titles point to major story beats, but exact scene placement is inferred from the names.
“Orchestral Waltz” closes the album as a bonus track. It shows a more classical side of Britell’s writing, away from the rock-driven cues.
Cruella Licensed Songs / Needle Drops
Beyond the 15 songs on the official album, Cruella includes about 20 more licensed tracks that were left off. The table below lists every confirmed song, with scene context where it has been documented.
Songs on the Official Album
| Song | Artist | Scene Context |
|---|---|---|
| Bloody Well Right | Supertramp | Estella’s school years montage in the opening |
| Whisper Whisper | Bee Gees | Catherine drives Estella to the mansion |
| Five to One | The Doors | The Baroness makes her entrance |
| Feeling Good | Nina Simone | Estella arrives at the Baroness’s fashion house |
| Fire | Ohio Players | Estella spots a red dress before meeting Artie |
| Whole Lotta Love | Ike & Tina Turner | Cruella’s first full appearance |
| Livin’ Thing | Electric Light Orchestra | Chaos at the Baroness’s ball |
| Stone Cold Crazy | Queen | Cruella speeds away after learning the truth |
| One Way or Another | Blondie | Montage of Cruella upstaging the Baroness |
| Should I Stay or Should I Go | The Clash | The trash-to-couture publicity stunt |
| I Love Paris | Georgia Gibbs | Jasper and Horace sweep the lawn with a metal detector |
| Love Is Like a Violin | Ken Dodd | The Baroness takes credit for Estella’s dress |
| I Wanna Be Your Dog | John McCrea | Cruella’s fashion show in the park |
| Come Together | Ike & Tina Turner | The crew regroups for the final plan |
| Call Me Cruella | Florence + the Machine | End credits |
Songs in the Film but Not on the Album
| Song | Artist | Scene Context |
|---|---|---|
| Inside-Looking Out | The Animals | The first action sequence at the Baroness’s ball |
| She’s a Rainbow | The Rolling Stones | Introduction of the grown-up Estella |
| Watch the Dog That Bring the Bone | Sandy Gaye | Estella meets Jasper and Horace in London |
| Time of the Season | The Zombies | Estella arrives at Liberty department store |
| I Gotcha | Joe Tex | A short cue near the Liberty sequence |
| These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ | Nancy Sinatra | Estella redesigns the Liberty window |
| The Wild One | Suzi Quatro | Cruella’s grand entrance at the ball |
| Hush | Deep Purple | Cruella pulls off a key-stealing con |
| Car Wash | Rose Royce | The crew goes to work on the Dalmatians |
| Boys Keep Swinging | David Bowie | Artie joins the crew |
| I Get Ideas | Tony Martin | The Baroness lifts Cruella’s design |
| Theme from A Summer Place | Norrie Paramor and His Orchestra | Confirmed in the film |
| Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps | Doris Day | Jasper and Horace break into the Baroness’s house |
| You’re Such a Good Looking Woman | Joe Dolan | The Baroness prepares for her fashion show |
| Smile | Judy Garland | Cruella at her lowest point |
| Nightmares | The J. Geils Band | The prison break |
| Gettin’ Out | The J. Geils Band | The prison break continues |
| Eternelle | Brigitte Fontaine | Confirmed in the film |
| The Wizard | Black Sabbath | Hellman Hall becomes Hell Hall |
| Sympathy for the Devil | The Rolling Stones | Estella fully becomes Cruella |
Scene context comes from Screen Rant’s song guide and The A.V. Club. For a ranked take, see Collider’s list.
Nicholas Britell Filmography
| Title | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| The Big Short | 2015 | Film |
| Moonlight | 2016 | Film |
| Succession | 2018–2023 | HBO series |
| If Beale Street Could Talk | 2018 | Film |
| Vice | 2018 | Film |
| The King | 2019 | Netflix film |
| Cruella | 2021 | Disney film |
| Don’t Look Up | 2021 | Netflix film |
| Andor | 2022 | Disney+ series |
| Carmen | 2022 | Film |
| Jay Kelly | 2025 | Film |
Britell’s Netflix work is easy to explore on our Netflix soundtrack hub, and you can find more composer-driven scores on our Apple TV+ hub. For more film music guides, visit our movie soundtrack archive.
Where to Listen Cruella Soundtrack (2021)?
Both albums are available on major streaming services, including Apple Music and Amazon Music. The score album, Cruella: Original Score, sits under Nicholas Britell’s artist page on the same platforms. The film itself opened on Disney+ with Premier Access on May 28, 2021, and reached all Disney+ subscribers on August 27, 2021. Fans who want a physical copy can also find the songs album on CD.
FAQs
Who composed the Cruella soundtrack (2021)?
Nicholas Britell composed the original score. The songs on the compilation album were licensed from artists such as Supertramp, The Doors and Queen.
How many tracks are on the Cruella soundtrack (2021)?
The songs album has 15 tracks, and the score album has 26 tracks. Both were released by Walt Disney Records.
When was the Cruella soundtrack released?
Both albums arrived digitally on May 21, 2021, a week before the film opened on May 28, 2021.
Who sings “Call Me Cruella”?
Florence + the Machine perform it. Florence Welch co-wrote it with Nicholas Britell, Jordan Powers, Steph Jones and Taura Stinson, and it plays over the end credits.
What are the key songs in Cruella?
Fan favorites include “One Way or Another” by Blondie, “Should I Stay or Should I Go” by The Clash, “Whole Lotta Love” by Ike & Tina Turner and “Sympathy for the Devil” by The Rolling Stones.
Are all the songs from the movie on the soundtrack album?
No. The official album has 15 songs, but the film also uses about 20 more, including “She’s a Rainbow” and “Time of the Season.” They appear in the needle drop tables above.
Where can I stream the Cruella soundtrack?
You can stream both albums on Apple Music and Amazon Music, among other platforms. The film is on Disney+.
Did the Cruella soundtrack get any award recognition?
Yes. The compilation album was nominated for a Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, and “Call Me Cruella” won Best Original Song at the World Soundtrack Awards.
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