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Netflix documentary about family ‘stuck in time’ after cruise ship mystery leaves viewers heartbroken

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Published 13:42 21 Jul 2025 GMT+1

Netflix documentary about family ‘stuck in time’ after cruise ship mystery leaves viewers heartbroken

The new docuseries looks into the mystery of Amy Bradley’s disappearance, unravelling the theories that have surfaced over the past 27 years

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

A new Netflix documentary about a family who have been tragically 'stuck in time' following a heartbreaking cruise ship mystery has left viewers completely heartbroken.

Back in 1998, the likes of Amy Bradley disappeared off the Royal Caribbean cruise where she and her family were vacationing.

The 23-year-old was last seen on the balcony of her family's shared cabin by her father about 30 minutes before she went missing - a key detail which has made it hard to point to any real suspects.

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Following her disappearance, Amy's parents, Ron and Iva Bradley, along with her younger brother Brad, began a frantic four-day search to find her with the help of the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard, as well as a thorough scan of the cruise ship.

Check out the official Netflix trailer for Amy Bradley Is Missing here:

To this day, Amy’s whereabouts are still unknown, however, the documentary series speaks with a handful of people who either claim to have seen her or have theories as to where she may be.

But, despite several people claiming to have seen her, both on the ship and on land, each tip has ultimately led to a dead end - something which TV viewers have rushed to social media to share their commiseration over.

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Over the decades, internet sleuths have put forward various theories into Amy Bradley's disappearance back in 1998 (Netflix)
Over the decades, internet sleuths have put forward various theories into Amy Bradley's disappearance back in 1998 (Netflix)
One X user penned: "The disappearance of #AmyBradley is one of the saddest, most infuriating cases I've seen. I wish we could all arm ourselves & go down to each of those islands & search every inch for her. Thought of her still alive & trapped makes me despair. Please find her."

A second speculated: "On my couch sobbing…. This case is so incredibly sad. Amy was clearly trafficked and it seems like there were so many instances where she was only one degree of separation from being saved."

Amy Bradley and her brother Brad (Netflix)
Amy Bradley and her brother Brad (Netflix)
"The fact that Amy Bradley’s family is literally stuck in time, 30 years later and no closure," lamented a third. "Her brother has no kids, her parents still make sure her car is clean. They are stuck in time just waiting to just 'know' something."

Another pointed out: "This Amy Bradley documentary on Netflix just keeps reiterating the same point: people aren’t speaking up. This girl had so many encounters with people who knew something was wrong but didn’t want to help her. So f*ckin sad."

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And a final X user echoed: "The saddest thing for me watching this documentary is there were so many chances for someone who said they saw Amy Bradley to do something and yet she was left behind again and again and again."

In 1999, the Bradley family filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean.

"The cruise line stated it acted appropriately and responsibly at all times," Tudum reports, adding that, ultimately, the lawsuit was dismissed.

The doc's filmmakers state that, while Amy has still not been located, her family has never given up hope that she might one day return.

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Amy Bradley is Missing is currently available to stream on Netflix.

Featured Image Credit: Netflix

Topics: Netflix, Documentaries, True Crime, Real Life, True Life, TV And Film, Social Media, Cruise, Cruise Ship

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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