Roofman
Sign in to saveRoofman 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.
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7.1A former Army Ranger and struggling father turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname "Roofman." After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.
Cast
- Channing Tatum as Jeffrey Manchester
- Kirsten Dunst as Leigh Wainscott
- Ben Mendelsohn as Pastor Ron
- LaKeith Stanfield as Steve
- Juno Temple as Michelle
- Melonie Díaz as Talena
Themes
- based on true story
- fugitive
- toy store
- escaped prisoner
- armed robbery
- hiding out
- ex-elite soldier
- former soldier
- mcdonald's
- charlotte, north carolina
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Key facts
- Film.image
- Roofman poster.jpg
- Film.caption
- Theatrical release poster
- Film.director
- Derek Cianfrance
- Film.music
- Christopher Bear
- Film.cinematography
- Andrij Parekh
- Film.distributor
- Paramount Pictures
- Film.runtime
- 126 minutes
- Film.country
- United States
- Film.language
- English
- Film.budget
- $19 million
- Film.gross
- $34.7 million
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- Box office
- Critical response
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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.
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