‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’: Release Date, Cast, Plot, and All About the Ben Stiller Documentary

Published 10/28/2025, 12:13 PM EDT

In 2025, documentaries have taken center stage, turning screens into portraits of truth and emotion, from gripping real-life sagas to raw studies of human connection. Among the filmmakers redefining that space stands Ben Stiller, a storyteller who bridges comedy, vulnerability, and legacy with rare precision. With Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost, he turns the lens inward, crafting something timeless, intimate, and unforgettable, an experience that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant, lingering long after the credits fade.

Ben Stiller's documentary Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost peels back the curtain on love, fame, and what truly endures when the jokes fade.

Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost makes its long-awaited entrance

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With glowing reviews and a remarkable 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes, Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost has already made waves across the film world. The documentary debuted at the 2025 New York Film Festival on October 5, captivating audiences with its heart and humor.

After a limited theatrical run beginning October 17, it reached global viewers through Apple TV+ on October 24, cementing its place as one of the year’s most talked-about releases.

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Under Ben Stiller’s masterful direction, Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost shines with a stellar cast bringing legacy to life.

Who brings the story to life in Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost?

The cast of Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost beautifully bridges generations, blending heart, humor, and history. Featuring rare archival footage of Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara alongside appearances by Ben Stiller, Amy Stiller, and Christine Taylor, the documentary feels deeply personal yet universally touching.

With special moments from Christopher Walken, Stephen Colbert, and other familiar faces, it captures the laughter, love, and legacy that defined a family devoted to storytelling and the timeless art of comedy.

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Through laughter, struggle, and devotion, Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost paints a vivid portrait of partnership both onstage and off.

Comedy meets truth inside the story that Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost brings to life

Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost skips Netflix’s vault of comedy to tell a story that feels achingly human and beautifully raw. The documentary traces the journey of comedy legends Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, revealing how their love, art, and family intertwined through decades of laughter and struggle.

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As their children revisit the home where it all began, the film unfolds as a tender exploration of legacy, memory, and the delicate balance between performance and personal truth.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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