Ever scroll through Netflix and feel like you’re stuck in the movie Groundhog Day? You’re not alone. Netflix boasts a vast library of thousands of movies and shows, but we often find ourselves staring at the same recycled recommendations. But fear not, binge drinkers. The secret to unlocking Netflix’s treasure trove lies in its secret code.
With Halloween approaching, I’m here to spill the beans on how to use these secret codes to unearth tons of spooky movies and shows. Grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready for a terrifyingly entertaining movie marathon.
crack the code
Netflix has carefully organized its content into genres and subgenres since the days of DVD. From zombie movies to cult classics, horror comedies to foreign horrors, there’s a code to satisfy your every spooky craving. To access these hidden categories, simply enter the code found at Netflix.com/browse/genre in your web browser, followed by the secret code.
For example, using the horror-comedy code, I stumbled upon PG-13 gems I never would have discovered through aimless scrolling. And it’s not just horror. There’s a 90-minute romantic comedy, a family movie night, a steamy thriller, and even a code for “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.” Netflix employees are reportedly adding new codes and categories as we speak.
code location
Unfortunately, Netflix does not provide a public directory of these codes. But don’t worry. I have compiled a list of these secret codes on my blog (whatthetech.tv).
So what are you waiting for? This Halloween, dive into the world of Netflix’s secret codes and unlock a whole new level of entertainment. Happy horn!
Below are just a few examples of what’s available:
action movie
– 43040 Action Comedy
– 1568 Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy
– 43048 Action Thriller
– 77232 Asian Action Movies
– 46576 Classic Action & Adventure
– 10118 Comic Books and Superhero Movies
– 9584 Crime Action & Adventure
– 11828 Foreign Action & Adventure
– 20541 Hijack Movie
– 8985 Martial arts movies
– 2125 Military Action & Adventure
– 10702 Spy Action & Adventure
– 7700 Western
anime
– 7424
– 9302 Anime/Comedy
– 2653 Anime Action
– 2729 Anime SF
– 452 anime dramas
– 11146 Anime Fantasy
– 3063 Anime features
– 10695 Anime Horror
– 6721 Anime Series
movies for kids and families
– 783
– 5507 Animal Story
– 67673 Disney
– 10659 Education for children
– 51056 Family Features
– 52843 Kids Music
– 27346 Kids TV
– 10056 Movies based on children’s books
– 6796 movies for ages 0-2
– 6962 movies for ages 11-12
– 6218 movies for ages 2 to 4
– 5455 movies for ages 5 to 7
– 561 movies for ages 8-10
– 11177 TV anime
Christmas kids and family movies
– United Kingdom: 1527064
– Canadian: 1721544
– General: 1474017
– 11 to 12 years old: 1477206
– 5 to 7 years old: 1477201
– From 8 to 10 years old: 1477204
– Since the 90s: 1476024
– Europe:1527063
– For families: 1394522
– Feels good: 1475066
– Goofy:1475071
– Romantic:1394527
classic movies
– General:31574
– Classic Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 47147
– Classic TV Shows: 46553
– Classic Action & Adventure: 46576
– Classic Comedy:31694
– Classic Drama:29809
– Classic Musical Comedy: 32392
– Classic Romantic Movies: 31273
– Classic Thriller:46588
– Classic War Movies: 48744
– Classic Western: 47465
– Epic:52858
– Film Noir:7687
– Silent movies: 53310
comedy
– General: 6548
– Anime/Comedy:9302
– Dark comedy:869
– Foreign comedy: 4426
– Horror Comedy:89585
– Late night comedy: 1402
– Mockumentary:26
– Musical Comedy: 13335
– Political comedy: 2700
– Romantic Comedy:5475
– Satire:4922
– Screwball Comedy:9702
– Slapstick comedy:10256
– Sports Comedy:5286
– Stand-up comedy: 11559
– Teen Comedy:3519
documentary
– General :6839
– Biographical Documentary: 3652
– Crime Documentary :9875
– Foreign documentaries: 5161
– Historical Documentary :5349
– Military Documentary: 4006
– Music and concert documentaries:90361
– Political Documentary :7018
– Religious Documentary :10005
– Science and Nature Documentary :2595
– Social and cultural documentary: 3675
– Documentary about spirituality: 2760
– Sports documentary: 180
– Travel and adventure documentaries: 1159
drama
– General :5763
– Military drama: 11
– Biographical drama: 3179
– Crime drama :6889
– Dramas based on books: 4961
– Drama based on a true story: 3653
– LGBT+ Drama: 500
– Political drama :6616
– Romance drama: 1255
– Entertainment drama: 5012
– Social drama: 3947
– Sports drama: 7243
foreign movies
(General):78367
(Country and Genre):
* African movies :3761
* Asian action movies: 77232
*Australian movies: 5230
* Belgian movies: 262
* British movies: 10757
*Chinese movies: 3960
* Classic foreign movies: 32473
* Dutch movies: 10606
* Eastern European movies: 5254
* Overseas SF & Fantasy: 6485
* Overseas Action & Adventure: 11828
* Foreign comedy: 4426
* Foreign documentaries: 5161
*Overseas dramas: 2150
* Foreign gay and lesbian movies: 8243
* Foreign horror movies: 8654
* Overseas thriller :10306
* French movies: 58807
*German movies: 58886
* Greek movies: 61115
* Indian movies: 10463
* Irish movies: 58750
* Italian movies: 8221
* Japanese movies: 10398
* Korean movies: 5685
* Latin American movies: 1613
* Middle Eastern movies: 5875
* New Zealand movies: 63782
* Romantic foreign movies: 7153
* Russian movies: 11567
* Scandinavian movies: 9292
* Southeast Asian movies:9196
*Spanish movies: 58741
* Taiwanese movies (434295)
* Thai Movies and TV (107570)
* Turkish Movies (1133133)
horror movie
(General):8711
(Subgenre):
*Cult Horror Movies (10944)
* Deep Sea Horror Movie (45028)
* Foreign horror movies (8654)
* Horror comedy (89585)
* Monster Movie (947)
* Devil’s Story (6998)
* Slasher and Serial Killer Movies (8646)
* Supernatural Horror Movies (42023)
* Teenage Screams (52147)
* Vampire Horror Movie (75804)
* Werewolf Horror Movie (75930)
* Zombie Horror Movie (75405)
independent movies
(General):7077
(kinds):
* Experimental movie (11079)
* Independent Action & Adventure (11804)
* Independent Comedy (4195)
* Independently produced drama (384)
* Independent Thriller (3269)
* Romantic Independent Movies (9916)
LGBTQ+
* LGBTQ+ Comedy (7120)
* LGBTQ+ documentaries (4720)
* LGBTQ+ dramas (500)
* LGBTQ+ TV Shows (65263)
* Romantic LGBTQ+ Movies (3329)
music
* Classic Musical (32392)
* Country & Western/Folk (1105)
* Disney Musical (59433)
* Jazz & Easy Listening (10271)
* Kids Music (52843)
* Latin music (10741)
* Musical (13335)
* Rock & Pop Concert (3278)
* Entertainment musical (13573)
* Musical Stage (55774)
* Urban & Dance Concert (9472)
* World Music Concert (2856)
others
* All movies (34399)
* Art House Movies (29764)
* Epic(52858)
* Experimental movie (11079)
* Faith and spirituality movies (52804)
* Fantasy movies (9744)
*Film Noir (7687)
* Gangster movies (31851)
*Netflix only (839338)
* Devil’s Story (6998)
* Satire(4922)
* Stand-up comedy (11559)
romantic movies
*(general)*
* Classic Romantic Movies (31273)
* Offbeat Romance (36103)
* Romantic Comedy (5475)
* Romance drama(1255)
* Romantic Favorites (502675)
* Romantic foreign movies (7153)
* Romantic independent movies (9916)
* Steamy romantic movies (35800)
Science fiction & fantasy
*(general)*
* Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy (1568)
* Alien SF(3327)
* Classic SF & Fantasy (47147)
*Cult SF & Fantasy(4734)
* Fantasy movies (9744)
* Overseas SF & Fantasy (6485)
* SF Adventure(6926)
* SF drama(3916)
* SF horror movie(1694)
* SF Thriller(11014)
sports movies
*(general)*
*(Subgenre)*
Baseball movies (12339)
Basketball movies (12762)
Boxing movies (12443)
Soccer movies (12803)
Martial arts movies (8985)
Martial arts, boxing, wrestling movies (6695)
Soccer movies (12549)
Sports/fitness movies (9327)
Sports comedy(5286)
Sports documentary(180)
Sports drama(7243)
tv show
*(general)*
British TV shows (52117)
Classic TV Shows (46553)
Crime program (26146)
Cult TV Show (74652)
Gourmet & Travel Program (72436)
Children’s TV programs (27346)
Korean TV programs (67879)
Military TV program 25804()
Mini series 4814()
Reality TV9833()
Science and Nature Show 52780()
TV SF&Fantasy 1372()
TV Action & Adventure 10673()
TV comedy 10375()
TV documentary 10105()
TV drama 11714()
TV Horror 83059()
TV mystery 4366()
teen tv shows
Teen Comedy 3519
Teen drama 9299
Teen screams 52147
thriller
Action thriller 43048
Classic Thriller 46588
crime thriller 10499
Foreign thriller 10306
gangster movie 31851
Independent Thriller 3269
mystery 9994
political thriller 10504
Psychological thriller 5505
science fiction thriller 11014
spy thriller 9147
steamy thriller 972
Supernatural Thriller 11140