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Channing Tatum's 'Roofman' Tops Charts Despite Box Office Struggles

12/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Channing Tatum's Roofman topped Paramount+ charts in the United States and Canada.
The film, based on the true story of robber Jeffrey Manchester, has an 87% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Despite a lackluster box office, Roofman is regarded as among Channing Tatum's best works.
Denzel Washington's The Equalizer 2 performs well on Pluto TV, signaling renewed franchise interest.
The Untouchables is trending on Tubi for its 30th anniversary.

History

Historical Context

"The Untouchables," directed by Brian De Palma, premiered in 1987, dramatizing Eliot Ness's efforts to combat Al Capone's organized crime during Prohibition. Ness led a team that dismantled Capone's operations, inflicting over $9 million in losses. This film, alongside Channing Tatum's "Roofman," reflects Hollywood's enduring fascination with crime narratives, linking historical events to contemporary storytelling trends.

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Story summary

Channing Tatum's Roofman topped Paramount+ charts in the United States and Canada.
The film, based on the true story of robber Jeffrey Manchester, has an 87% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Despite a lackluster box office, Roofman is regarded as among Channing Tatum's best works.
Denzel Washington's The Equalizer 2 performs well on Pluto TV, signaling renewed franchise interest.
The Untouchables is trending on Tubi for its 30th anniversary.

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