The director of The Place Beyond the Pines relays the true story of a rooftop robber and his time on the...
The director of The Place Beyond the Pines relays the true story of a rooftop robber and his time on the lam evading capture. Stars Channing Tatum, Peter Dinklage and Kirsten Dunst.
The film follows Jeffrey Manchester (Tatum), a former Army Ranger and struggling father who 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 Leigh (Dunst), a divorced mum drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.
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86 %187 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
85 %1,365 reviewsAudience score rating
"Cianfrance turns Roofman’s unbelievable premise into something refreshingly sweet and human."
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Collider
Collider"In the end, it’s the through-the-roof chemistry between the two leads that makes the film worthy of repeat viewing."
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Variety
Variety"Capitulates to the feel-good demands of Hollywood storytelling."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"It works mostly because of Tatum and Dunst."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Tatum is great at playing unassuming, goofy everymen..."
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RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com"Disarming crowd-pleaser."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"For better and for worse, the film breezily keys itself to its main character’s demeanor."
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Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine"Hugely empathetic, very entertaining depiction of an extraordinary life."
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Empire Magazine
Empire MagazineRoofman | Details
- Rating
- M, Sex scenes, offensive language & nudity.
- Runtime
- 125
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- USA
