Overview

• The film begins a wide theatrical rollout Oct. 9–10 and is not streaming at launch, with a later move to Paramount+ expected but unannounced.
• Channing Tatum’s turn as Jeffrey Manchester is widely hailed as a career peak and has prompted early awards buzz.
• Directed by Derek Cianfrance and co-written with Kirt Gunn, the drama features Kirsten Dunst as Leigh and Peter Dinklage as a Toys “R” Us manager, with LaKeith Stanfield in support.
• The story adapts the real Roofman case involving dozens of roof-entry robberies, a prison escape, and months hidden inside a toy store, presented with a lighter, crowd-pleasing tone.
• Reviews note creative liberties and omissions of harsher details, while end credits include archival news footage and interviews that document the real events.