Rubber — Characters & Cast

Self-discovery, obsession with Sheila, and destruction of obstacles.

Awakens in the desert sand, learns to balance and roll, discovers psychokinetic powers, becomes obsessed with Sheila, goes on a killing spree, gets shot by police, and reincarnates as a tricycle.

To dictate narrative rules and conclude the movie as quickly as possible.

Begins as a philosophical narrator explaining "no reason" to the audience; transitions into an in-universe police chief; becomes frustrated when the film refuses to end, eventually executing the tire himself.

To satisfy requirements so the cast and crew can wrap up shooting and go home.

Manages the desert spectators; poisons them with a spoiled turkey to shut down production; panics when one spectator survives; gets killed by Robert.

Personal safety and navigating the strange events around her.

Driving through the desert when spotted by Robert; stays at the motel oblivious to the tire's lust; agrees to help police act as bait to trap Robert.

Demanding a complete, entertaining cinematic experience.

Refuses to eat the poisoned turkey; single-handedly forces the film to continue by remaining alive as an observer; demands a better climax, leading to his execution by the reincarnated tricycle.