what is roofman about

Roofman is a 2025 American biographical crime comedy film based on the true story of Jeffrey Manchester, a former United States Army Reserve non- commissioned officer. The film follows Manchester, nicknamed "Roofman," who robs McDonald's restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us store for six months, planning his next moves while surviving undetected. The story also explores his personal life, including his relationship with a divorced mother, Leigh Wainscott, which complicates his double life and triggers a suspenseful cat- and-mouse chase as his past catches up with him. The film stars Channing Tatum as Jeffrey Manchester and Kirsten Dunst as Leigh Wainscott and highlights Manchester's unusual robberies, his military background, and his quest for family and stability despite his criminal path.