Roofman (film)
Roofman is a 2025 American crime comedy film directed by Derek Cianfrance.
Roofman is a 2025 American crime comedy film directed by Derek Cianfrance, based on the true story of Jeffrey Manchester, who robbed McDonald’s restaurants by cutting through roofs and later hid inside a Toys “R” Us after escaping prison.
What it is
The film dramatizes the life of Jeffrey Manchester, a former U.S. Army Reserve officer who committed a series of fast-food robberies by entering through roofs. After escaping prison, he hides inside a toy store while trying to avoid capture. The cast includes Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, and Peter Dinklage.
Key details
Roofman premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025, and was released in U.S. theatres by Paramount Pictures on October 10, 2025. The film received positive reviews and grossed about $34 million worldwide.
Why it matters
The film’s premiere at TIFF gives it a notable Canadian connection, drawing attention from festival audiences and Canadian film coverage. It also offers a darkly comedic take on a bizarre true-crime story.
In short
- Directed by Derek Cianfrance, based on the real-life crimes of Jeffrey Manchester.
- Stars Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, and Peter Dinklage.
- Premiered at TIFF on September 6, 2025; released in U.S. theatres October 10, 2025.
- Grossed about $34 million worldwide with positive reviews.
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, making its Canadian connection notable for festival audiences and film coverage in Canada.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RoofmanSupports: Basic film identification, director, cast, premiere date, U.S. release date, and worldwide gross.
- RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/roofman-tiff-channing-tatum-film-review-2025Supports: Plot details, cast context, and adaptation of Jeffrey Manchester's story.
- The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/movies/roofman-review.htmlSupports: Runtime, rating, and release context.
- The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oct/14/roofman-movie-jeffrey-manchesterSupports: True-story background and theatrical release context.