The landscape of movie consumption has undergone a significant transformation with the advent and popularization of streaming platforms. This shift has created a more level playing field for films, enabling those that may have underperformed at the box office to find redemption and a global audience through streaming. Notable examples include Margot Robbie's The Suicide Squad, Disney's Lightyear, and Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman 1984, all of which gained new traction on various platforms. Conversely, streaming originals, such as Hulu's Prey, have achieved such popularity that they've spurred theatrical sequels like Predator: Badlands, demonstrating the immense influence of digital distribution.

This evolving trend highlights a growing preference among some fans to await a title's release on their home screens rather than visiting cinemas, a factor that has also begun to impact the scale and scope of film productions. Recent movies like Dwayne Johnson’s Red One, M3GAN 2.0, and Ari Aster’s Eddington have reportedly found significant success on streaming despite potentially missing the mark theatrically.

Currently exemplifying this trend is Channing Tatum’s true crime feature, Roofman. Based on real-life events, the movie centers on Jeffrey Manchester, a former soldier and professional thief portrayed by Tatum. After escaping from prison, Manchester establishes a hideout within a Toys "R" Us store. His carefully constructed double life begins to unravel when he develops feelings for a divorced mom, leading to a compelling and suspenseful game of cat-and-mouse as his past inevitably catches up to him.

Roofman has successfully captivated a global audience, achieving the #3 spot on the Prime Video streaming chart, as reported by FlixPatrol. The film ranks closely behind other popular titles such as Love Me Love Me and Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa’s The Wrecking Crew. Directed by Derek Cianfrance, the movie boasts an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite its critical reception, Roofman generated only $33.5 million at the box office against a production budget of $19 million.

The film features a talented ensemble cast including Kirsten Dunst, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, and Peter Dinklage, with supporting roles filled by Ben Mendelsohn, Melonie Diaz, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collins, and Jimmy O. Yang. Critics have lauded Roofman as a worthwhile watch, particularly praising Tatum’s performance as one of his career bests. Collider’s Tania Hussain noted in her review that Tatum “disappears into the titular role by stripping away that glossy movie-star sheen we’ve all come to know him for to reveal something messier and achingly human,” while also commending the film's