Roofman (2025)

6.9R126 minDirector: Derek Cianfrance

2025 film by Derek Cianfrance

Roofman is a 2025 American crime comedy film directed by Derek Cianfrance. It is based on the life of Jeffrey Manchester, played by Channing Tatum, who robbed McDonald's locations by drilling through their roofs and hid out in a toy store after escaping prison. The film also stars Kirsten Dunst, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, and Peter Dinklage, Ben Mendelsohn, Uzo Aduba, and Jimmy O. Yang appearing in supporting roles.

Roofman had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025, and was theatrically released in the United States by Paramount Pictures on October 10, 2025. It received positive reviews from critics and grossed $34 million worldwide.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Roofman about?
Roofman (2025) — Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), an Army veteran and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald's restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives
Is Roofman based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Roofman scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.