Two Years at Sea poster
Where to stream

Two Years at Sea

6.220121h 28mMovieDocumentary

Inspired by the themes of Knut Hamsun’s ‘Pan’, Ben Rivers ventures deep into the remote forests of Aberdeenshire to document the routine of Jake Williams - a man seen in all seasons, living reclusively, surviving frugally, and passing the time with strange projects.

DirectorBen Rivers
WriterBen Rivers

Where to watch

MUBI Amazon ChannelMUBI Amazon ChannelKanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ben Rivers

JWJake Williams
Jake Williams
Himself

More from Ben Rivers · Director

The Hunchback
The Hunchback
2016 · 5.8
Mare's Nest
Mare's Nest
2026 · 7.0
Bogancloch
Bogancloch
2025 · 7.0
Trees Down Here
Trees Down Here
2018 · 5.7
Look Then Below
Look Then Below
2019
The Wind, One Brilliant Day
The Wind, One Brilliant Day
2026
Urth
Urth
2016 · 6.0
Ghost Strata
Ghost Strata
2019 · 5.8
The Sky Trembles and the Earth Is Afraid and the Two Eyes Are Not Brothers
The Sky Trembles and the Earth Is Afraid and the Two Eyes Are Not Brothers
2015 · 7.1
Slow Action
Slow Action
2018 · 6.3
See all fromBen Rivers

More like this

28 Up
28 Up
1985 · 7.5
McQueen
McQueen
2018 · 7.4
Directed by John Ford
Directed by John Ford
1971 · 7.0
As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
2000 · 7.8
Capital in the Twenty-First Century
Capital in the Twenty-First Century
2019 · 6.5
21 Up
21 Up
1977 · 7.4
Come See Me in the Good Light
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025 · 7.1
35 Up
35 Up
1991 · 7.6
Dawg Fight
Dawg Fight
2015 · 6.4
To Kill a Tiger
To Kill a Tiger
2023 · 7.6
Elstree 1976
Elstree 1976
2015 · 6.2
Naqoyqatsi
Naqoyqatsi
2002 · 6.2

Two Years at Sea — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Two Years at Sea?

Two Years at Sea is streaming on MUBI and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Two Years at Sea on Netflix?

No, Two Years at Sea is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on MUBI and Kanopy.

Is Two Years at Sea on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Two Years at Sea isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on MUBI and Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Two Years at Sea for free?

Two Years at Sea is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.