Some true stories are so bizarre, they feel made for the movies—and Roofman is one of them. Based on the real-life case of Jeffrey Manchester, this upcoming crime drama blends suspense, dark humor, and human complexity. With Channing Tatum in the lead and Derek Cianfrance directing, Roofman brings a stranger-than-fiction tale to the big screen. Here’s everything you need to know.
Roofman Movie Trailer
The trailer introduces viewers to Manchester (Tatum), a former military man turned serial robber who breaks out of prison and hides in the ventilation and storage spaces of a closed toy store. As he rebuilds a life in hiding, he forms a connection with a single mother—just as his freedom begins to unravel. Watch it below.
Plot
After slipping out of a North Carolina prison, Manchester avoids capture by setting up camp in the ceiling of a suburban Toys “R” Us. He showers at a local gym, steals food from fast-food restaurants, and leads a double life—until emotions and errors start catching up with him. What begins as a survival tale shifts into something much more complex and haunting.
Cast of Roofman
- Channing Tatum as Jeffrey Manchester
- Kirsten Dunst as Leigh Wainscott
- Also featuring: Ben Mendelsohn, Peter Dinklage, Uzo Aduba, Juno Temple, LaKeith Stanfield, Jimmy O. Yang, and Tony Revolori
Release Date
Roofman is set to hit U.S. theaters on October 10, 2025, distributed by Paramount Pictures in partnership with Miramax.
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