Treehouse Hostage
“It takes an entire police force to look for an escaped convict...And a group of ten-year-olds to catch him.”
Synopsis
Timmy Taylor and his two friends, Stevie and Buddy capture escaped convict Carl Banks (Jim Varney) and hold him hostage in their treehouse over the weekend so that Timmy can use Carl as his current event project at school on Monday. The boys then find that Carl is mixed up in a counterfeiting ring that could spell trouble for them too.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean McNamara
- Screenplay & Story
- Scot Lewis, Jeff Phillips
- Original Title
- Treehouse Hostage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- PorchLight Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean McNamara
Scot Lewis, Jeff Phillips
Department Leadership Roster
Sean McNamara
Director
Scot Lewis
Screenplay
Jeff Phillips
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Treehouse Hostage
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What is Treehouse Hostage about?
Timmy Taylor and his two friends, Stevie and Buddy capture escaped convict Carl Banks (Jim Varney) and hold him hostage in their treehouse over the weekend so that Timmy can use Carl as his current event project at school on Monday. The boys then find that Carl is mixed up in a counterfeiting ring that could spell trouble for them too.
Who directed Treehouse Hostage?
Treehouse Hostage was directed by Sean McNamara.
Who stars in Treehouse Hostage?
The principal cast of Treehouse Hostage includes Jim Varney, Todd Bosley, Mark Moses, Joey Zimmerman, Kristopher Kachurak.
When was Treehouse Hostage released and how long is it?
Treehouse Hostage was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Treehouse Hostage?
Treehouse Hostage holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).