Treehouse Hostage (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1999, Treehouse Hostage is a comedy and family film directed by Sean McNamara, running about 91 minutes. “It takes an entire police force to look for an escaped convict...And a group of ten-year-olds to catch him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Treehouse Hostage stars Jim Varney as Carl Banks, Todd Bosley as Stevie, Mark Moses as Rick Taylor and Joey Zimmerman as Timmy Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Treehouse Hostage has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Treehouse Hostage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Treehouse Hostage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Treehouse Hostage (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Treehouse Hostage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Treehouse Hostage worth watching?
- Treehouse Hostage holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Treehouse Hostage?
- Treehouse Hostage stars Jim Varney, Todd Bosley, Mark Moses, Joey Zimmerman and Kristopher Kachurak.
- When was Treehouse Hostage released?
- Treehouse Hostage was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.