Roofman (2025)

October 6, 2025 (US) • Crime, Comedy, Drama • 126m

Overview

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.

Director

Derek Cianfrance

Writers

Derek Cianfrance, Kirt Gunn

Top Billed

Channing Tatum

Keywords

based on true story fugitive toy store escaped prisoner armed robbery hiding out ex-elite soldier former soldier mcdonald's charlotte, north carolina escape from prison u.s. army ranger

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

Jimmy O. Yang

Used Car Salesman

Peter Dinklage

Mitch

Emory Cohen

Otis

Molly Price

Sgt./Officer Scheimreif

Tony Revolori

Duane

Kirana Kuic

Jade

Gabriella Cila

Joslyn

Alissa Marie Pearson

Becky

Esme McSherry

Calliope

Stella Gunn

Stella - Girl at McDonald's

Joe Bruno

Adrian Baracco

Dan Marks

Lawyer

Scott Shipman

Judge

Benjamin Henderson

Bailiff

Jason Wise

NC State Correctional Prisoner

Javier Molina

Warren

Charles Cummings

Truck Driver

Molly Grantham

Nicole Chapman

Erika Jackson

Gina Johnson

Stephen Strickland

Officer Hart

Kathryn Stamas

Kami

Kennedy Moyer

Dee

Gabe Fazio

Randy

Ron Clinton Smith

Gregg - Pawn Shop Employee

Lauren Rennick Lockhart

Dentist

Bryan Allen Lockhart

Dental Assistant

Keya Hamilton

Midge

Kathrine Scheimreif

Sally

Vedra Grant

Woman in Red Lobster

Amy K. Harmon

Woman in Red Lobster

Patricia Pegram

Woman in Red Lobster

Punkie Johnson

Halloween Cop

Christopher Moerke

Officer Lorita

Mark Assad

SWAT Officer

Chris Kimbell

SWAT Officer

Wesley Keziah

Brown Creek Prisoner

Timothy Dean

Brown Creek Prisoner

Crew

Derek Cianfrance

Director

Dylan Sellers

Producer

Jamie Patricof

Producer

Lynette Howell Taylor

Producer

Alex Orlovsky

Producer

Duncan Montgomery

Producer

Chris Parker

Executive Producer

Channing Tatum

Executive Producer

Derek Cianfrance

Executive Producer

Jonathan Montepare

Executive Producer

Jonathan Glickman

Executive Producer

Becky Sloviter

Executive Producer

Thom Zadra

Executive Producer

Jack Selby

Executive Producer

Sam Romano

Executive Producer

Rick Covert

Executive Producer

Charles M. Barsamian

Executive Producer

Andrij Parekh

Director of Photography

Davi Russo

Still Photographer

Mariela Comitini

First Assistant Director

Neal Gray

Second Assistant Director

S. Ross McKinnon

Second Second Assistant Director

Bobby Diehl

Hair Department Head

Stephanie Pasicov

Makeup Department Head

Yuval Levy

Visual Effects Supervisor

Thurman Martin III

Visual Effects Producer

Ron Patane

Editor

Jason Gupton

Stunt Coordinator

D.C. Stephens

Co-Executive Producer

Derek Cianfrance

Screenplay

Kirt Gunn

Screenplay

Christopher Bear

Original Music Composer

Jim Helton

Editor

Inbal Weinberg

Production Design

Bonnie Timmermann

Casting

Erin Benach

Costume Design

Matthew von Waaden

Executive Producer

Jonathan Montepare

Unit Production Manager

D. Mark von Waaden

Executive Producer

Cedar Miller

Executive Producer

Steven Toll

Executive Producer

Randy Toll

Executive Producer

Tyler Zacharia

Executive Producer

Kirt Gunn

Executive Producer

Jeff Portnoy

Executive Producer

Peter Petrucci

Co-Executive Producer

Lisa G. Hannusch

Co-Executive Producer

Remington Steele

Stunt Double

Aby Martin

Stunt Double

Meredith Richardson

Stunt Double

Averi Doktorczyk

Stunt Double

Alvin Chon

Stunt Double

Chad Hessler

Utility Stunts

Guru Khalsa

Utility Stunts

Dan Mast

Utility Stunts

Bayland Rippenkroeger

Utility Stunts

Alex Whistance

Utility Stunts

Alexander Schuler

Stunt Driver

Troy Roker

Stunt Driver

Gavin Harwell

Sound Mixer

Andrij Parekh

"A" Camera Operator

Ian Forsyth

"B" Camera Operator

Ian Forsyth

Steadicam Operator

Kendall Anderson

Set Decoration

Summer Eubanks

Set Decoration Buyer

Christopher Holston

Set Decoration Buyer

Rachel Argo

Set Designer

Shawn D. Bronson

Art Direction

Scott Mathews

Set Dresser

Chelsea Rose Collins

Set Dresser

Kenneth Bryant

Set Dresser

John Wilcox

Set Dresser

Nick Buck

Set Dresser

Doug Fairall

Key Makeup Artist

Anna Hilton

Key Hair Stylist

Tracy Estes

Chief Lighting Technician

Scott Charles

Casting Associate

Ray Bivins

Special Effects Supervisor

Tony Volante

Supervising Sound Editor

Daniel Timmons

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Daniel Timmons

Supervising Sound Editor

Tony Volante

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Kelly Rodriguez

Sound Editor

Elliot Lowe

Sound Editor

Leslie Bloome

Foley Artist

Shaun Brennan

Foley Artist

Ryan Collison

Foley Mixer

Connor Nagy

Foley Mixer

Nick Seaman

Foley Editor

Charles Christopher Rubino

Title Designer

Tom Waits

Thanks

Maggie Ambrose

Production Supervisor

Rachel Argo

Art Department Coordinator

David Soukup

Graphic Designer

Jason Sweers

Graphic Designer

Andrea Johnson Tejeda

Graphic Designer

Scott Charles Jr.

Casting Associate

Leoisick Castro

Costume Supervisor

Alanna Murray

Assistant Editor

Taylor Lee Williams

Associate Editor

Kevin Farber

Location Coordinator

Bass Hampton

Location Manager

Peter R. Minor

Location Scout

Eric Napier

Assistant Location Manager

Matthew Kallman

Music Supervisor

Suzana Perić

Music Editor

Andy Ross

Music Supervisor

Dan Clark

Script Supervisor

Karen Boles

Assistant Production Coordinator

Molly Merrell

Production Coordinator

Joe Dombrowski

Production Assistant

Reviews

Brent Marchant

⭐ 6/10

October 9, 2025

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, specifically drawing on his uncanny knack for being able to spot details in opportunities and exploit them to his advantage. He specifically targets fast food restaurants, gaining access by breaking through the roofs of these businesses and dropping in to swipe whatever cash is on hand, generally just before they open for the day. He treats the skeleton crews typically on duty at that time with his signature polite, apologetic courtesy and kindness before stealthily making off with the loot. His stash adds up quickly and substantially – that is, until one time when he’s caught, convicted and thrown into prison. But that proves to be a mere detour, promptly escaping and going on the run, skillfully taking refuge behind the scenes in a Toys ‘R’ Us store. However, his stay turns out to be longer than anticipated, and, with that kind of time on his hands and a natural inclination to want to be helpful to others in need, he unwittingly becomes distracted. This leaves him vulnerable to being discovered and recaptured, especially when his Samaritan side surfaces in doing right by others. That’s especially true when he takes a liking to Leigh Wainscott (Kirsten Dunst), a genial but challenged single mother of two who works at the store and who falls hard for his charms, unaware of who he really is. Can Jeffrey keep up the ruse? Or will he fall victim to his naturally compassionate and generous tendencies? As endearing as this crowd-pleasing story might sound, though, it’s somewhat uneven (and at times innocuous) in its execution. For instance, it’s difficult to fathom how someone so allegedly nice could simultaneously be capable of such dubious behavior (especially when viewers never really get to find out how he got that way). Then there’s the film’s tendency to downplay the seriousness of the protagonist’s actions in light of the picture’s predominantly frothy narrative. And the love interest story thread – no matter how charming it might be at times – is given too much weight in the overall flow of the movie. With that said, though, there are definite strengths present here, too, particularly in this offering’s depiction of a hardened criminal hiding out in the whimsical environment of a toy store, the aspect of the film that truly works best (and should have received greater focus). The wacky juxtaposition of these disparate elements evokes many hearty laughs, especially in the segments where the protagonist must inventively look for ways to keep from being found out, most notably by the facility’s surly store manager, Mitch (Peter Dinklage). In all, though, while “Roofman” makes for a modestly entertaining diversion, it would have fared better by playing to its strengths more and scaling back the less engaging romantic subplot, sequences that tend to slow the pacing and detract from what actually works best. Indeed, try as writer-director Derek Cianfrance might, there’s simply no getting away with that.

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Manuel São Bento

⭐ 7/10

October 15, 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 Dunst — a duo whose chemistry … read the rest.

mrknowitall

⭐ 8/10

October 21, 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 reveals something more grounded,… read the rest.

CinemaSerf

⭐ 7/10

November 6, 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 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 and pretty much pig out on chocolates for weeks on end. Of course, this all goes a little too smoothly, he gets a bit bored and is soon tempted by the lights of the outside world. After overhearing a bah-humbug conversation in the manager’s office, he takes some “borrowed” toys to a local church for it’s sale and encounters “Leigh” (Kirsten Dunst) who works in the store, is trying to bring up two daughters and struggling to make ends meet. Quickly his trips out become more regular and their friendship blossoms, but he still hasn’t any money. How to solve that problem risks everything, but can he pull it off? Tatum is on good form here and the fact that much of this is based on events that really happened adds a bit of richness to a story that occasionally beggars belief, has a little of the “Robin Hood” to it and presents us with a criminal who is largely likeable enough for most of this amiable love story. Dunst also works quite well and there’s some simple, unsophisticated, comedy throughout this film. It is far too long, though, and we could easily lose twenty minutes from the front and maybe explain a little more at the rushed conclusion, but it’s still quite a fun couple of hours of entertainment.

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