

Two Years at Sea
2012, English. Directed by Ben Rivers.
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.
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- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 4 May 2012
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ben Rivers
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Two Years at Sea runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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Two Years at Sea is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Two Years at Sea?
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Who directed Two Years at Sea?
Two Years at Sea (2012) was directed by Ben Rivers and stars Jake Williams.