Roofman out on OTT in India: Here's where you can watch Channing Tatum as the real-life robber Jeffrey Manchester

Channing Tatum traded his high-tech gadgets for a drill in his newest flick, Roofman, which has dropped on Lionsgate Play (also accessible via OTTplay Premium). After playing the tough guy in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, he got back to his action roots to play the real-life robber Jeffrey Manchester, who became notorious for his unique 'modus operandi' of breaking into target locations by drilling through their roofs.

What's Roofman all about?

The crime caper made its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival in September, was later released in cinemas in October, and has now finally dropped on Lionsgate Play in India.

Roofman is based on the life of Jeffrey Manchester, a former US soldier who became infamous for robbing McDonald's restaurants by drilling through their roofs during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The movie follows his meticulous, non-violent heists, his capture, prison escape, and the subsequent time hiding out in a Toys R Us store, all while navigating a relationship with a beautiful woman (Kirsten Dunst).

This robbery style instantly made him a media sensation, earning him the title 'Roofman'. He began a romantic relationship with a single mother, Leigh, who was drawn to his charm but unaware of his crimes. You can find action, crime thrills, stunning moves, comedy and more in the Derek Cianfrance directorial.

If you are looking for a fast-paced crime caper, you must watch Tatum's Roofman on Lionsgate Play and OTTplay Premium now!

Channing Tatum on playing Jeffrey Manchester

Earlier this month, Channing Tatum and Kristen Dunst had a chat with ComingSoon.net, sharing their experience of working in Roofman. When Tatum was asked about his experience of playing Jeffrey Manchester, the 45-year-old actor shared that he got to talk to Jeffrey a lot, almost every day for almost two months. He had many expectations, like the projections of who he could be, who he was. After reading the script, Tatum expressed that he somewhat understood Jeffrey Manchester.

Roofman FAQs:

Q. Is Roofman based on a true story?

A. Yes, the movie Roofman is based on the true story of Jeffrey Manchester, a charismatic but notorious spree robber who broke into fast-food restaurants through their roofs and later escaped prison to live in a Toys R Us store for months.

Q. Where to watch Channing Tatum's Roofman in India?

A. Roofman is streaming on Lionsgate Play (OTTplay Premium) in India.