Roofman
Seen it?2025 | 126 min | Crime, Comedy, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Sugarland Express or The Night of the Hunter, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$35 million worldwide on a $18 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 2.2 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Derek Cianfrance
- Channing TatumJeffrey Manchester
- Kirsten DunstLeigh Wainscott
- Ben MendelsohnPastor Ron
- LaKeith StanfieldSteve
- Juno TempleMichelle
- Melonie DíazTalena
- Uzo AdubaEileen
- Lily ColliasLindsay
- Jimmy O. YangUsed Car Salesman
- Peter DinklageMitch