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Roofman

Roofman

Based on actual events. And terrible decisions.

20257.12h 6m

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

Top Cast

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

Jeffrey Manchester

Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst

Leigh Wainscott

Ben Mendelsohn

Ben Mendelsohn

Pastor Ron

LaKeith Stanfield

LaKeith Stanfield

Steve

Juno Temple

Juno Temple

Michelle

Melonie Díaz

Melonie Díaz

Talena

Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba

Eileen

Lily Collias

Lily Collias

Lindsay

Jimmy O. Yang

Jimmy O. Yang

Used Car Salesman

Peter Dinklage

Peter Dinklage

Mitch

Themes & Keywords

based on true storytrue crimetoy storeescaped prisonercharlotte, north carolina

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.

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