Roofman is a 2025 American crime comedy film directed by Derek Cianfrance. It is based on the life of Jeffrey Manchester, played by Channing Tatum, who robbed McDonald's locations by drilling through their roofs and hid out in a toy store after escaping prison. The film also stars Kirsten Dunst, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, and Peter Dinklage, with Ben Mendelsohn, Uzo Aduba, and Jimmy O. Yang appearing in supporting roles.
Roofman had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025, and was theatrically released in the United States by Paramount Pictures on October 10, 2025. It received positive reviews from critics and grossed $34 million worldwide.
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In 1998, Jeffrey Manchester is a divorced U.S. Army veteran living in North Carolina. Struggling to provide for his three young children, Jeffrey is reminded by Steve, his friend and fellow member of the 82nd Airborne Division, of his powerful skills of observation. Jeffrey uses his knack for noticing and exploiting routines to rob a McDonald's fast food restaurant, breaking in through the roof at night. Surprising the morning shift, Jeffrey orders the employees into the walk-in freezer but treats them kindly, even handing over his own coat to the manager to wear before escaping with the contents of the safe.
