A Ton of Luck (2006): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2006, A Ton of Luck is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Rodrigo Triana, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. The story, based on true events occurred in Colombia en May 2003, tells the dreams and adventures of Porras, Venegas, Lloreda and Perlaza, four of the 147 soldiers that were in a company of the anti-guerrilla "Destroyer" battalion. It begun when these soldiers found in the middle of the jungle, during a rescue mission, 46 million dollars inside a FARC "guaca". Instead of give it to the Government, they take it all for themselves instead. They desperate when realize that they're completely isolated because the bridge, the only way to return to civilization, has been blown up. Everything's ironic, almost surreal: These soldiers don't have food, water, or toilet paper, but they sleep on their dollar-ful bags. This discovery will change their lives forever, and will allow them to have everything they've dreamt about: some authority, power and respect, others help their families and have a no-longer poor life. Their big challenge: return to civilization and make their dreams come true.

Who’s in it. A Ton of Luck stars Diego Cadavid as Lloreda, Marlon Moreno as Teniente Solorzano, Juan Sebastián Aragón as Venegas and Manuel José Chaves as Porras, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, A Ton of Luck has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Ton of Luck page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Ton of Luck tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.