Treehouse Hostage (1999)

Plot

Timmy Taylor enlists his friends, Stevie and Buddy, to take escaped convict Carl Banks (Jim Varney) captive in their treehouse, hoping to use him as a subject for a school project. However, the boys soon discover that Carl is entangled in a dangerous counterfeiting operation, putting their lives at risk. As the weekend unfolds, the trio navigates the unexpected chaos of their decision, learning that their adventure is far from the innocent project they envisioned. With trouble brewing, they must find a way to escape the perilous situation they've created.