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Roofman

Movie 2025 126 min Crime, Comedy, Drama Checked by Dan S · 1 Sep 2026
Official Rating M ClearAge 16+

What we flagged

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Violence
Moderate
Sex and Nudity
Moderate
Frightening
Mild
Language
Strong

Our take

This M true-crime comedy retells a real roof-cutting robber who hid in a toy store, rated for language, nudity and brief sexuality. The UK 15 notes strong language and a covered sex scene. Expect armed robberies, a knockout punch, extended comic male nudity in a bath and steady f-word dialogue. Mature teens only; the film sympathizes with a criminal without excusing him.

Uplifting themes

Love for family and second chances are themes The leads are likable but commit serious crimes The true-crime context may spark ethics discussion

Story (may spoil tone)

A former Army Ranger and struggling father 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 a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.

What we flagged

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Violence
Moderate
Sex and Nudity
Moderate
Frightening
Mild
Language
Strong

Details

Violence Moderate Armed robberies, arson and a guard knocked unconscious

Armed robberies, arson and a guard knocked unconscious

Language Strong Heavy f-word and s-word use across crime and family scenes, plus a mask…

Heavy f-word and s-word use across crime and family scenes, plus a masked n-word

Sex / nudity Moderate Brief covered sex and extended comic buttock nudity

Brief covered sex and extended comic buttock nudity

Drugs / alcohol Mild Brief cigarette smoking and beer appear in period settings

Brief cigarette smoking and beer appear in period settings

Frightening Mild Arrest tension and hiding from police add stress

Arrest tension and hiding from police add stress

Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title

No self-harm found in this title

Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title

No sexual violence found in this title

Child peril / abuse Mild Daughters feel the fallout from a fugitive father

Daughters feel the fallout from a fugitive father

Bullying / discrimination Mild Workplace bullying and bully talk appear in the fugitive's world

Workplace bullying and bully talk appear in the fugitive's world

Gore / death / weapons Mild Guns appear in robberies, with injuries staying mostly off-screen

Guns appear in robberies, with injuries staying mostly off-screen

Dangerous behaviour Moderate Robbery methods and hiding from police are central

Robbery methods and hiding from police are central

Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title

No eating found in this title

Mental health Mild Financial despair and isolation shape choices

Financial despair and isolation shape choices

Gambling No gambling found in this title

No gambling found in this title

Grief / bereavement Mild Family separation and missed milestones hurt

Family separation and missed milestones hurt

Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.

We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.

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Talk after watching

  • Jeffrey steals to support his family. Can desperation explain but not excuse crime?
  • He hides among toys while dating a single mom. What happens when lies meet real love?