Roofman

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Oct 2025

2h 6m

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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 inside a Toys "R" Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), 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.

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Critics Consensus

A disarmingly sweet tonal gearshift for director Derek Cianfrance, Roofman is shaggy as a narrative but expertly tailored to Channing Tatum's strengths as an eminently likable leading man.

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An unbelievable true story that had to be told on film, Roofman features surprisingly funny, heartfelt performances that make it impossible not to root for its winsome conman hero.

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Jesse Hassenger

AV Club

It's nice to see Cianfrance working in a less melodramatic key, with conflict at a low simmer, and he doesn’t cop out on the reality of the situation.

Rated: B

Nov 14, 2025

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

A very strange but very entertaining movie.

Nov 11, 2025

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Peter Travers

The Travers Take

Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst find the heart but not the bruised soul in a true-life crime drama from director Derek Cianfrance that should have cut deeper and hurt more.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 31, 2025

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

The writers seem more interested in telling a sanitary good guy tale than considering Lancaster’s crimes...It leaves you with the feeling that there is a much better version of this gonzo true story still waiting to be told.

Rated: 2.5/5

Nov 25, 2025

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Awais Irfan

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

Roofman is worth seeing in spite of the absurdity of the true story: it's one of kindness, heart, and a real testament to the human spirit. This is storytelling of old; this is cinema for the soul.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 20, 2025

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John Serba

Decider

Dunst and Tatum bring Roofman to life.

Nov 18, 2025

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Yasmine

After seeing the trailer for this the other day I just knew I had to watch it. This movie surprised me so much. I didn’t expect to cry watching this. It was comforting, funny, emotional, and I loved every minute of it. Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst did a fantastic job and their chemistry was amazing. This is definitely a new favorite movie of mine I had so much fun watching it and I need to see it again! Also I had McDonalds right after this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/25

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Omar A

Excellent true story. Well acted, good chemistry between Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst. Funny at times, and terribly sad in some parts. Overall a very interesting screenplay.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/27/25

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Joseph L

at least it was based on a true story

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/25/25

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Justin G

Good movie, guy was obviously pretty smart, even though he ended up the way he did…

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/17/25

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Opelman

Kristen Dunst looks ageless.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/17/25

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Jennifer M

Everything about this movie was excellent! I had no idea that the movie was indeed based on a true story until the end credits and everyone stayed through the bonus credits. So well done, the chemistry between everyone was palpable. I'd happily pay to see this one again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/17/25

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Filming Roofman in a Toys R' Us

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Roofman: Featurette - The Real People

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Synopsis

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 inside a Toys "R" Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), 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.

Director: Derek Cianfrance
Producer: Dylan Sellers, Jamie Patricof, Lynette Howell Taylor, Alex Orlovsky, Duncan Montgomery
Screenwriter: Derek Cianfrance, Kirt Gunn
Distributor: Miramax
Production Co: 51 Entertainment, Hunting Lane Films, Limelight
Rating: R (Language|Brief Sexuality|Nudity)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Crime
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 10, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 11, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $22.7M
Runtime: 2h 6m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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