Roofman

A gentle, bittersweet caper that keeps you charmed by a doomed charmer even as the walls quietly close in.

Directed by

Derek Cianfrance

Genres

Crime, Comedy, Drama

Starring

Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn

Tagline

Based on actual events. And terrible decisions.

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.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, tense and light. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, family, identity, deception

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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