Overview
- The film debuted at the Toronto Film Festival to a thunderous standing ovation and strong early reviews.
- Channing Tatum portrays Jeffrey Manchester, whose real-life exploits included robbing McDonald’s through rooftop entries and later hiding inside a Toys “R” Us.
- Kirsten Dunst’s performance drew praise alongside Tatum, with Peter Dinklage, LaKeith Stanfield and Ben Mendelsohn featured in key supporting roles.
- Paramount will release the Miramax-produced feature in U.S. theaters on Oct. 10.
- Director Derek Cianfrance grounded the story through years of 15‑minute prison calls with the real Manchester and includes interviews with real people in the end credits, with festival chatter also noting a brief nude scene.