Cianfrance’s Roofman and other under-the-radar streaming films

A New York Times guide published Jan. 19, 2026, highlights a slate of under-the-radar films on subscription services, headlined by Derek Cianfrance’s Roofman (2025), which is streaming on Paramount+. The piece describes a tension at the heart of Roofman: Cianfrance, known for intense indies, applies a high-concept romantic-comedy premise with the feel of a ’70s crime drama.

Reviewers say the approach is grounded in genuine melancholy and a working-class ethos, and that small roles from Melonie Diaz, Ben Mendelsohn and Juno Temple add a messy edge.

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Culture, Roofman, Derek Cianfrance, Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Paramount Plus