Rubber (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 5.9

Rubber poster

Released in 2010, Rubber is a comedy, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Quentin Dupieux, running about 82 minutes. “Are you TIRED of the expected?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A group of people gather in the California desert to watch a "film" set in the late 1990s featuring a sentient, homicidal car tire named Robert. The assembled crowd of onlookers watch as Robert becomes obsessed with a beautiful and mysterious woman and goes on a rampage through a desert town.

Who’s in it. Rubber stars Thomas F. Duffy as Xavier, David Bowe as M. Hughes, Stephen Spinella as Chad and Roxane Mesquida as Sheila, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Rubber has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $98K at the box office.

Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rubber page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rubber tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Rubber (2010)?
In CA, Rubber is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Rubber worth watching?
Rubber holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rubber?
Rubber stars Thomas F. Duffy, David Bowe, Stephen Spinella, Roxane Mesquida and Jack Plotnick.
When was Rubber released?
Rubber was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.