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.
"Based on actual events. And terrible decisions."
Top Billed Cast
Channing Tatum
Jeffrey Manchester
Kirsten Dunst
Leigh Wainscott
Ben Mendelsohn
Pastor Ron
LaKeith Stanfield
Steve
Juno Temple
Michelle
Melonie Díaz
Talena
Uzo Aduba
Eileen
Lily Collias
Lindsay
Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews
B Brent MarchantVerified TMDB Critic
2025-10-09
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 2004, this young husband and father is greatly troubled by his inability to adequately provide for his family. His solution is to turn to a life of crime, specificall...
M Manuel São BentoVerified TMDB Critic
2025-10-15
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 Dunst — a duo whose chemistry surprises and enriches Jeffrey's journey for redemption and Leigh's quest to repair her home — the movie transcends simple situational comedy. It ...
M mrknowitallVerified TMDB Critic
2025-10-21
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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 reveals something more grounded, more emotional, and far more human.
Director Derek Cianfrance (of Blue Valentine fame) uses humor as the bait and heartache as the hook. Once yo...
C CinemaSerfVerified TMDB Critic
2025-11-06
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 local toy superstore managed by “Mitch” (Peter Dinklage). Now fortunately, this guy isn’t so hot on stock control and so “Jeffrey” is able to disable the security system an...
