Love a great comedy that also ratchets up your pulse a few notches? We’ve got the perfect movie rec for you. It’s Roofman, a charming big-screen drama, starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, about a prison escapee who plans to lie low in a giant toy store. The snag in his scheme (that’s based on a true story)? Catching major feelings for one of the store’s workers …
Read on to find out how to watch and stream Roofman, plus get info on the cast, and watch the trailer. Trust us, this film will steal your heart. (Legally, we swear).
What is Roofman?
Roofman is a 2025 big-screen drama that, as we said, is based on an amazing true story. It follows Jeffrey Manchester (Tatum), an Army veteran and struggling father who begins robbing McDonald’s restaurants to make ends meet. He enters the buildings by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname “Roofman.” Eventually, his unlawful pursuits earn him something else: a prison sentence. He escapes, and hides out inside a Toys “R” Us, surviving undetected while strategizing his next move. But falling for employee Leigh Wainscott (Oscar® nominee Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his charisma, complicates the plan. As Jeffrey’s double life starts to unravel, he realizes he must choose his next steps very carefully …
What is the Roofman streaming date?
Roofman began streaming on Paramount+ on Dec. 9, 2025. Watch it now. Watch it tomorrow. With your Paramount+ subscription, you’re welcome to spend as much time with Roofman as you like.
When was the Roofman release date?
Roofman was released in theatres on October 10, 2025. The film, directed by Derek Cianfrance, is rated R. A critical favorite, it is currently deemed Certified Fresh on the Rotten Tomatoes® website.
Where can I watch Roofman online?
You can watch Roofman online right now on Paramount+ with a Paramount+ subscription. Roofman is available to stream with any plan – either the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan, or the Paramount+ Premium plan, which has no ads (save for live TV), and includes the latest SHOWTIME® movies and shows.
There are both monthly and annual options for each subscription plan – but no matter which plan you pick, know this: Any decision will get you on-demand access to Roofman.
Who is in the Roofman cast?
The Roofman cast is as follows:
- Channing Tatum as Jeffrey Manchester
- Kirsten Dunst as Leigh Wainscott
- Ben Mendelsohn as Ron Smith
- LaKeith Stanfield as Steve
- Juno Temple as Michelle
- Uzo Aduba as Eileen Smith
- Lily Collias as Lindsay Wainscott,
- Jimmy O. Yang as Used Car Salesman; and,
- Peter Dinklage as Mitch
Where can I watch the official trailer for Roofman?
You can watch the official trailer for Roofman right here:
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