60-Second Summary

Channing Tatum stars in Derek Cianfrance's "Roofman," a film about Jeffrey Manchester, a charming yet impulsive ex-con who robbed McDonald's restaurants through the roof. After prison, he finds work and romance at a Toys R Us, but his past catches up. The movie explores themes of doomed romance and second chances, highlighting Manchester's contradictory nature: intelligent but reckless, generous yet criminal. The film, reminiscent of classic American crime stories, focuses on Manchester's unconventional path and his complex relationship with his new girlfriend, played by Kirsten Dunst. Despite his criminal activities, "Roofman" portrays Manchester with unexpected empathy.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 1 original report from Variety.