Channing Tatum's new movie, Roofman , has a ridiculous premise: After breaking out of prison, a man who famously robbed a series of McDonald's restaurants hides out in a Toys "R" Us for months to evade the police. It's silly, absurd, and intriguing. It is also based on a very true story.

Directed by Derek Cianfrance, Roofman largely covers the months-long stretch where Jeffrey Manchester (Tatum) made a home for himself in a local Toys "R" Us. The film depicts him adjusting the security cameras so he can stay unseen by the staff, filling out a nook behind a bicycle display with inflatable furniture and other pilfered items, and living almost entirely off of Peanut M&Ms.

Since it first premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, Roofman has earned positive reviews

See Full Page