Based on actual events. And terrible decisions.
A 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.
Roofman (2025) is a crime, comedy and drama film directed by Derek Cianfrance, released on October 6, 2025 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn and LaKeith Stanfield. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,017 ratings.
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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
Uzo Aduba
as Eileen
Lily Collias
as Lindsay
Jimmy O. Yang
as Used Car Salesman
Peter Dinklage
as Mitch
Emory Cohen
as Otis
Molly Price
as Sgt./Officer Scheimreif
Directed by Derek Cianfrance, written by Derek Cianfrance and Kirt Gunn, produced by Dylan Sellers, Jamie Patricof and Lynette Howell Taylor.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1,017 ratings.
Few will likely take issue with the notion that “Crime doesn’t pay.” And that idea rings even more true if restated as “Crime doesn’t pay if you’re a nice guy.” That’s one of the truths that emerges loud and clear in this fact-based comedy-drama about soldier-turned-thief Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), who had trouble finding his way (and making ends meet) after leaving the military. Set in North Carolina in…
Reviewed on October 9, 2025
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/roofman-review-a-hilarious-heartfelt-look-at-crime-and-redemption-on-the-rooftop/ "Roofman is an absolutely hilarious piece of entertainment for a broad audience, but it stands out for its ability to intertwine the unusual nature of a true story with a profound reflection on the human condition. Through the excellent performances of Channing Tatum and Kirsten…
Reviewed on October 15, 2025
Read full review on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/mrknowitall/p/roofman-late-watch-review?r=3o4n7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true You’d be forgiven for thinking Roofman is a straight-up comedy. The trailer sells it like a goofy, high-energy Channing Tatum caper, but the movie itself has a very different heartbeat. What starts out looking like a lighthearted crime comedy slowly…
Reviewed on October 21, 2025
Channing Tatum manages his own brief homage to “Risky Business” (1983) in this story of a robber who gets apprehended after raiding his umpteenth McDonalds to pay for a nice house in which he can entertain his now divorced wife and young daughter. Sentenced to spend pretty much the rest of his life behind bars, he concocts quite a clever wheeze to escape and then an even smarter one that sees him hide out in a…
Reviewed on November 6, 2025
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Roofman (2025) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Roofman (2025) includes Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield and Juno Temple. The film was directed by Derek Cianfrance. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Roofman was released on October 6, 2025 and runs for 2h 6m.
Roofman (2025) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1,017 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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