This October, Channing Tatum heads to the big screen to star in the comedy-drama, Roofman. Directed and co-written by Derek Cianfrance, the movie follows the story of real-life convicted robber, Jeffrey Manchester.

During the late ‘90s and into the ‘00s, Manchester embarked on a crime spree, predominantly stealing from McDonald’s restaurants in the US, after gaining access through the roof. He later broke into a Toys R Us store and lived inside for quite some time undetected.

With a cast which includes Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, Peter Dinklage, and the aforementioned Tatum, Roofman will focus on Manchester’s life, and more specifically his time hiding out at the Toys R Us store. This includes a plot line about a romance between Manchester and one of the store’s employees.

The preview trailers for Roofman have been warmly received and the initial buzz is very promising. As such, when Roofman makes its debut it is expected to be a hit at the box office. 

But what about the age rating for Roofman? Who is this film aimed at and who is it most suitable for?

Let’s take a look.

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Roofman UK age rating

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In the UK, Roofman has been awarded a ‘15’ certificate by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The movie has received this rating due to “strong language, (and) brief sex.”

In the UK, a ‘15’ certificate film is deemed suitable for audiences aged 15 or over. Anyone under the age of 15 cannot watch a ‘15’ certificate movie in a UK cinema.

As such, Roofman has been deemed most suitable for mid-teens and over. The BBFC don’t believe the film is suitable for anyone below this age.

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Roofman US age rating

Image: ©Paramount Pictures

In the US, Roofman has received an ‘R’ rating by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). The movie has received this rating for language, nudity, and brief sexuality.

In the US, any one of any age can watch an ‘R’ rated movie at the cinema. The only rule is that audiences under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guard.

However, based on this rating, Roofman is deemed most suitable for audiences who are late teens or above.

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Alex Wiggan

Alex is a writer, editor, and blogger specialising in movies, TV, comics, retro toys, and general geekery. He is a championing voice in nerd content, an expert in pop culture, and a trusted movie critic who publishes new reviews on a weekly basis. After graduating with a degree in film & television studies from the University of Derby in the UK, Alex went on to study journalism in Sheffield, before acquiring NCTJ accreditation. Prior to a career in blogging, Alex was a magazine editor, a senior copywriter, a features writer, and a freelancer.

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