Unlocking the Secret Codes of Netflix: How to Find Hidden Gems

Russell Kidson
Mar 25, 2023
Updated • Mar 24, 2023
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You might have the impression that you've already watched all the good movies and TV series on Netflix. But, in reality, there is still a vast number of titles available that you might not even know exist.

Unless you have ample free time to browse the platform and go through the entire library, chances are you'll miss out on many hidden gems that are not immediately visible on your home screen.

The titles that are prominently displayed on your home screen are tailored to your previous viewing history or content that you have added to your list. However, if you desire to watch something from a genre that is not featured on the main page, it might be challenging to locate what you're searching for. Luckily, there are thousands of codes that can simplify your search and enable you to find specific titles quickly and easily on the platform.

These codes are associated with highly specific genres, ranging from 'Romantic Foreign Movies' to 'B-Horror Movies'. You can easily access each genre's dedicated web page by entering the corresponding four-digit code into your web browser following this address: http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/

It's important to note that this feature is only available on the Netflix website and cannot be accessed via phones, NOW boxes, or the Amazon Firestick. 

Here is a list of some of the available genres and their corresponding codes:

  • Action & Adventure: use code 1365 

    • Asian Action Movies: use code 77232 
    • Classic Action & Adventure: use code 46576 
    • Action Comedies: use code 43040 
    • Action Thrillers: use code 43048 
    • Adventures: use code 7442 
    • Comic Book and Superhero Movies: use code 10118 
    • Westerns: use code 7700 
    • Spy Action & Adventure: use code 10702 
    • Crime Action & Adventure: use code 9584 
    • Foreign Action & Adventure: use code 11828 
    • Martial Arts Movies: use code 8985 
    • Military Action & Adventure: use code 2125 
    • Anime: use code 7424 
  • Adult Animation: use code 11881 

    • Anime Action: use code 2653 
    • Anime Comedies: use code 9302 
    • Anime Dramas: use code 452 
    • Anime Features: use code 3063 
    • Anime Sci-Fi: use code 2729 
    • Anime Horror: use code 10695 
    • Anime Fantasy: use code 11146 
    • Anime Series: use code 6721 
  • Children & Family Movies: use code 783 

    • Movies for ages 0 to 2: use code 6796 
    • Movies for ages 2 to 4: use code 6218 
    • Movies for ages 5 to 7: use code 5455 
    • Movies for ages 8 to 10: use code 561 
    • Movies for ages 11 to 12: use code 6962 
    • Education for Kids: use code 10659 
    • Disney: use code 67673 
    • Movies based on children’s books: use code 10056 
    • Family Features: use code 51056 
    • TV Cartoons: use code 11177 
    • Kids’ TV: use code 27346 
    • Kids Music: use code 52843 
    • Animal Tales: use code 5507 

  • Classic Movies: use code 31574 

    • Classic Comedies: use code 31694 
    • Classic Dramas: use code 29809 
    • Classic Sci-Fi & Fantasy: use code 47147 
    • Classic Thrillers: use code 46588 
    • Film Noir: use code 7687 
    • Classic War Movies: use code 48744 
    • Epics: use code 52858 
    • Classic Foreign Movies: use code 32473 
    • Silent Movies: use code 53310 
    • Classic Westerns: use code 47465 
  • Comedies: use code 6548 

    • Dark Comedies: use code 869 
    • Foreign Comedies: use code 4426 
    • Late Night Comedies: use code 1402 
    • Mockumentaries: use code 26 
    • Political Comedies: use code 2700 
    • Screwball Comedies: use code 9702 
    • Sports Comedies: use code 5286 
    • Stand-up Comedy: use code 11559 
    • Teen Comedies: use code 3519 
    • Satires: use code 4922 
    • Romantic Comedies: use code 5475 
    • Slapstick Comedies: use code 10256 
    • Cult Movies: use code 7627 
  • Horror Movies: use code 8711 

    • B-Horror Movies: use code 8195 
    • Creature Features: use code 6895 
    • Cult Horror Movies: use code 10944 
    • Deep Sea Horror Movies: use code 45028 
    • Foreign Horror Movies: use code 8654 
    • Horror Comedy: use code 89585 
    • Monster Movies: use code 947 
    • Slasher and Serial Killer Movies: use code 8646 
    • Supernatural Horror Movies: use code 42023 
    • Teen Screams: use code 52147 
    • Vampire Horror Movies: use code 75804 
    • Werewolf Horror Movies: use code 75930 
    • Zombie Horror Movies: use code 75405 
    • Satanic Stories: use code 6998 
  • Documentaries: use code 6839 

    • Biographical Documentaries: use code 3652 
    • Crime Documentaries: use code 9875 
    • Foreign Documentaries: use code 5161 
    • Historical Documentaries: use code 5349 
    • Military Documentaries: use code 4006 
    • Sports Documentaries: use code 180 
    • Music & Concert Documentaries: use code 90361 
    • Travel & Adventure Documentaries: use code 1159 
    • Political Documentaries: use code 7018 
    • Religious Documentaries: use code 10005 
    • Science & Nature Documentaries: use code 2595 
    • Social & Cultural Documentaries: use code 3675 
  • Dramas: use code 5763 

    • Biographical Dramas: use code 3179 
    • Classic Dramas: use code 29809 
    • Courtroom Dramas: use code 528582748 
    • Crime Dramas: use code 6889 
    • Dramas based on Books: use code 4961 
    • Dramas based on real life: use code 3653 
    • Tearjerkers: use code 6384 
    • Foreign Dramas: use code 2150 
    • Sports Dramas: use code 7243 
    • Gay & Lesbian Dramas: use code 500 
    • Independent Dramas: use code 384 
    • Teen Dramas: use code 9299 
    • Military Dramas: use code 11 
    • Period Pieces: use code 12123 
    • Political Dramas: use code 6616 
    • Romantic Dramas: use code 1255 
    • Showbiz Dramas: use code 5012 
    • Social Issue Dramas: use code 3947 
  • Faith & Spirituality: use code 26835 

    • Faith & Spirituality Movies: use code 52804 
    • Spiritual Documentaries: use code 2760 
    • Kids Faith & Spirituality: use code 751423 
  • Foreign Movies: use code 7462 

    • Art House Movies: use code 29764 
    • Foreign Action & Adventure: use code 11828 
    • Classic Foreign Movies: use code 32473 
    • Foreign Comedies: use code 4426 
    • Foreign Documentaries: use code 5161 
    • Foreign Dramas: use code 2150 
    • Foreign Gay & Lesbian Movies: use code 8243 
    • Foreign Horror Movies: use code 8654 
    • Foreign Sci-Fi & Fantasy: use code 6485 
    • Foreign Thrillers: use code 10306 
    • Romantic Foreign Movies: use code 7153 
    • African Movies: use code 3761 
    • Australian Movies: use code 5230 
    • Belgian Movies: use code 262 
    • Korean Movies: use code 5685 
  • Romantic Movies: use code 8883 
  • Romantic Favorites: use code 502675 
  • Quirky Romance: use code 36103 
  • Romantic Independent Movies: use code 9916 
  • Romantic Foreign Movies: use code 7153 
  • Romantic Dramas: use code 1255 
  • Steamy Romantic Movies: use code 35800 
  • Classic Romantic Movies: use code 31273 
  • Romantic Comedies: use code 5475 
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy: use code 1492 
  • Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy: use code 1568 
  • Alien Sci-Fi: use code 3327 
  • Classic Sci-Fi & Fantasy: use code 47147 
  • Cult Sci-Fi & Fantasy: use code 4734 
  • Fantasy Movies: use code 9744 
  • Sci-Fi Adventure: use code 6926 
  • Sci-Fi Dramas: use code 3916 
  • Sci-Fi Horror Movies: use code 1694 
  • Sci-Fi Thrillers: use code 11014 
  • Foreign Sci-Fi & Fantasy: use code 6485 
  • Sports Movies: use code 4370 
  • Sports Comedies: use code 5286 
  • Sports Documentaries: use code 180 
  • Sports Dramas: use code 7243 
  • Baseball Movies: use code 12339 
  • Football Movies: use code 12803 
  • Boxing Movies: use code 12443 
  • Soccer Movies: use code 12549 
  • Martial Arts, Boxing & Wrestling: use code 6695 
  • Basketball Movies: use code 12762 
  • Sports & Fitness: use code 9327 
  • Thrillers: use code 8933 
  • Action Thrillers: use code 43048 
  • Classic Thrillers: use code 46588 
  • Crime Thrillers: use code 10499 
  • Foreign Thrillers: use code 10306 
  • Independent Thrillers: use code 3269 
  • Gangster Movies: use code 31851 
  • Psychological Thrillers: use code 5505 
  • Political Thrillers: use code 10504 
  • Mysteries: use code 9994 
  • Sci-Fi Thrillers: use code 11014 
  • Spy Thrillers: use code 9147 
  • Steamy Thrillers: use code 972 
  • Supernatural Thrillers: use code 11140 
  • TV Shows: use code 83 
  • British TV Shows: use code 52117 
  • Classic TV Shows: use code 46553 
  • Crime TV Shows: use code 26146 
  • Cult TV Shows: use code 74652 
  • Food & Travel TV: use code 72436 
  • Kids’ TV: use code 27346 
  • Korean TV Shows: use code 67879 
  • Miniseries: use code 4814 
  • Military TV Shows: use code 25804 
  • Science & Nature TV: use code 52780 
  • TV Action & Adventure: use code 10673 
  • TV Comedies: use code 10375 
  • TV Documentaries: use code 10105 
  • TV Dramas: use code 11714 
  • TV Horror: use code 83059 
  • TV Mysteries: use code 4366 
  • TV Sci-Fi & Fantasy: use code 1372 
  • Reality TV: use code 9833 
  • Teen TV Shows: use code 60951 

Netflix has a vast library of movies and TV shows, and it can be overwhelming to find something new to watch. However, by using the secret codes associated with each genre, you can quickly and easily find something that suits your interests. From action and adventure to comedy, horror, and documentaries, the codes cover a wide range of genres and subgenres. 

Just remember that this feature is only available on the website, and not on mobile devices or streaming platforms like the Amazon Firestick. With these codes, you can unlock the full potential of Netflix and discover new favorites you never knew existed. Happy streaming!

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  1. GoodMeasure said on March 25, 2023 at 4:36 pm
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    OK, I figured out how to make this actually work. If you just click on the link in the article you will get an error message. You have to paste the numbers into the address like this:

    https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/11881

    Also, if you are not a subscriber or not signed in, you can still look at most of the list, but maybe not all. Once you are signed into your Netflix account in your web browser, it changes to the familiar Netflix format and you see what’s available.

    This is actually pretty handy once you do it correctly.

    PSA: In this case Adult Animation includes things like South Park, though they don’t have South Park. Adult Animation is not…uh… the other kind of Adult Animation…

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