Roofman: Channing Tatum’s Most Daring Role Yet

If you’re searching for your next date-night thriller, clear the calendar — Roofman is set to hit Australian cinemas on October 16, 2025, and it’s already being hailed as one of the year’s must-watch films.

Directed by Derek Cianfrance (The Place Beyond the Pines, Blue Valentine), this unbelievable true story follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a former Army Ranger and struggling father whose life takes a wild turn when he becomes an infamous fast-food bandit. Nicknamed “Roofman” for his unique break-and-enter style — literally cutting through McDonald’s rooftops to stage his robberies — Manchester’s story is anything but ordinary.

After a daring prison escape, Manchester secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, undetected by staff or customers, while plotting his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mum charmed by his disarming presence, his carefully hidden double life begins to unravel. The result? A tense and emotional cat-and-mouse chase that blends suspense, heart, and humanity.

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to a standing ovation, with critics calling Tatum’s performance “the role of a lifetime” and “one of the best performances of the year.” Backed by a powerhouse cast including Juno Temple, Peter Dinklage, LaKeith Stanfield, Ben Mendelsohn, and Uzo Aduba, Roofman promises gripping drama with a surprising emotional edge.

Why Parents Will Love It

For mums and dads who rarely get a night away from the kids, Roofman is the perfect excuse to switch popcorn for prosecco and sink into a story that’s as outrageous as it is human. It’s got the thrill-factor to keep you hooked and the heart to leave you talking long after the credits roll.

Save the Date

• In Cinemas Nationwide: October 16, 2025

• Running Time: 126 minutes

• Cast: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Juno Temple, Peter Dinklage, LaKeith Stanfield, Ben Mendelsohn, Uzo Aduba

• Director: Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond the Pines)

Roofman is the ultimate pick for your next movie night — equal parts wild heist tale, love story, and redemption journey.