“Based on actual events. And terrible decisions.”
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.
Directed by Derek Cianfrance
Written by Derek Cianfrance, Kirt Gunn
Produced by Dylan Sellers, Jamie Patricof, Lynette Howell Taylor
Box OfficeBudget: $18.0MRevenue: $34.3M
About Roofman
Roofman is a crime, comedy, drama film released in 2025 exploring themes of based on true story, true crime, toy store, escaped prisoner, charlotte, north carolina. Directed by Derek Cianfrance, it stars Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn. 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.