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Roofman (film)

Roofman is a 2025 American crime comedy film directed by Derek Cianfrance.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Roofman is a 2025 American crime comedy film directed by Derek Cianfrance. Based on the true story of Jeffrey Manchester, it follows his series of McDonald’s robberies by cutting through roofs and his subsequent concealment inside a Toys “R” Us after escaping prison. The film stars Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, and Peter Dinklage.

Premise

The film dramatizes the life of Jeffrey Manchester, a former U.S. Army Reserve officer who robbed fast-food restaurants by entering through their roofs. After escaping prison, he hides inside a toy store while trying to avoid capture.

Cast and characters

Channing Tatum portrays Jeffrey Manchester, with Kirsten Dunst, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, and Peter Dinklage among the main cast. Ben Mendelsohn, Uzo Aduba, and Jimmy O. Yang appear in supporting roles.

Release

Roofman had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025. It later opened in U.S. theatres through Paramount Pictures on October 10, 2025.

Reception

The film received generally positive critical reviews. Reported worldwide box office gross was about $34 million.

Key facts

  • Roofman is a 2025 American crime comedy film directed by Derek Cianfrance.
  • The film is based on the real-life crimes of Jeffrey Manchester, played by Channing Tatum.
  • Its story includes Manchester’s robberies of McDonald’s restaurants and his concealment inside a Toys “R” Us after escaping prison.
  • The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025.
  • The film received positive reviews and grossed about $34 million worldwide.
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Canadian context

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, making its Canadian connection notable for festival audiences and film coverage in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is Roofman about?
It is based on Jeffrey Manchester’s real-life robberies of McDonald’s restaurants and his later hiding place inside a Toys “R” Us after escaping prison.
Who directed Roofman?
Derek Cianfrance directed the film.
Who stars in Roofman?
The film stars Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, and Peter Dinklage.
When was Roofman released?
It premiered at TIFF on September 6, 2025, and was released in U.S. theatres on October 10, 2025.
Is Roofman based on a true story?
Yes. It is based on the life of Jeffrey Manchester.
How did Roofman perform commercially?
Available reporting says it grossed about $34 million worldwide.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roofman
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, cast, premiere date, U.S. release date, and worldwide gross.
  2. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/roofman-tiff-channing-tatum-film-review-2025
    Supports: Plot details, cast context, and adaptation of Jeffrey Manchester's story.
  3. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/movies/roofman-review.html
    Supports: Runtime, rating, and release context.
  4. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oct/14/roofman-movie-jeffrey-manchester
    Supports: True-story background and theatrical release context.