The present invention provides an actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition containing (A) a resin having a solubility in an alkali developer that increases through decomposition by an action of an acid and (B) a compound that generates an acid upon irradiation with actinic rays or radiation and is represented by a specific structure; an actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive film using the composition; a pattern forming method; a method for manufacturing an electronic device; and a compound.