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How to Access Netflix’s Secret Code List

August 28, 2020
Updated: July 11, 2024 at 4:44 AM

Netflix is a fantastic platform for watching TV shows and movies at any time of day. However, you may find yourself spending more time browsing its huge catalog than enjoying a good movie. Netflix has an incredible variety of series, but it’s hard to view our vast options in an easy or summarized way.

That said, the platform uses a system to categorize and suggest movies about similar topics. For example, you can find a selection of action and adventure films, anime, classic movies, family features, etc. But… what if you are searching for something far more specific? In these cases, you can use the platform’s so-called secret codes. What? You still haven’t heard of them?

In today’s article, we’re going to tell you about the secret codes on Netflix and how you can use them. We’ll also share our complete list, updated for 2020, of all the codes that have been discovered to date. We hope you find them helpful!

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What are the Netflix codes?

The Netflix codes let you access far more specific categories than the streaming platform’s general catalog. That way, you won’t be limited to categories like action, adventure, comedies, and cult films. You can use these secret codes to access, for example, martial arts movies, anime horror, children’s musicals, and black and white films.

So the Netflix codes are an efficient, fast, and very convenient way to find the perfect TV show or movie without having to waste time going over every title in its catalog.

How do you enter the Netflix codes?

Entering codes in Netflix is really easy, but you need to use the platform’s version for PC. Just type the following URL into the address bar of your browser: “https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/xxxx” and replace “xxxx” with the code you have selected from the list. Then hit “Enter,” and you’ll be redirected to a new category in the Netflix catalog that displays the top series and movies. It couldn’t be easier!

Can you use secret codes on the Netflix app?

As we mentioned above, the Netflix codes only work on the desktop version of the platform. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of these new categories on the app. You only have to access the secret-code categories on your PC, select the movies or series you want to watch on your TV or mobile device, and add them to your favorites. Then open the Netflix app, and you’ll see all the movies you’ve selected waiting for you in your favorites.

Netflix secret codes by category

To provide these Netflix codes in a logical order, we have listed them below according to the main categories to which they belong, plus the subcategories that define them. Let’s have a look!

Action & Adventure (code 1365)

This category includes films packed with action and adventure, ranging from classics such as Indiana Jones and The Lord of the Rings to animated films such as Tales of Earthsea. To be even more specific about the kind of action & adventure movie you want watch, choose one of the following codes:

Military Action & Adventure: 2125
Spy Action & Adventure: 10702
Adventures: 7442
Classic Action & Adventure: 46576
Action Comedies: 43040
Asian Action Movies: 77232
Martial Arts Movies: 8985
Westerns: 7700
Foreign Action & Adventure: 11828
Comic Book & Superhero Movies: 10118
Crime Action & Adventure: 9584
Action Thrillers: 43048

Anime (code 7424)

Fans of Japanese anime films and series will be delighted with the Netflix catalog, which contains great classics of the genre like Neon Genesis Evangelion, Akira, Princess Mononoke, and the critically acclaimed Your Name. To check out the subcategories, use the following codes:

Anime Action: 2653
Adult Animation: 11881
Anime Sci-Fi: 2729
Anime Comedies: 9302
Anime Dramas: 452
Anime Fantasy: 11146
Anime Horror: 10695
Anime Features: 3063
Anime Series: 6721

Family Movies (code 783)

This code will come in handy whenever you want to enjoy a great movie with your kids. Here, you’ll find the entire Harry Potter saga, Kung Fu Panda, Tad, The Lost Explorer, and classics like The Land Before Time. To access the subcategories, you’ll need the following codes:

TV Cartoons: 11177
Disney: 67673
Education for Kids: 10659
Animal Tales: 5507
Family Features: 51056
Kids’ Music: 52843
Movies for Ages 0 to 2: 6796
Movies for Ages 2 to 4: 6218
Movies for Ages 5 to 7: 5455
Movies for Ages 8 to 10: 561
Movies for Ages 11 to 12: 6962
Movies Based on Children’s Books: 10056
Kids’ TV: 27346

Classic Movies (code 31574)

If you’re bored with modern movies and want to spend a nostalgic afternoon snuggled up on the sofa, this is the code for you. You’ll find all kinds of classics, from the awesome Jurassic Park to the excellent The Godfather trilogy. You might cry a bit while watching Ghost or put some rhythm in your life with Baby in Dirty Dancing. To make your search even more specific, use these codes:

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

Comedies (code 6548)

Who doesn’t like to laugh in front of a good movie or TV show? The Netflix Comedy category is full of great titles, including the best of Monty Python (The Life of Brian, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and The Meaning of Life), The Naked Gun trilogy, The Mask, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. The Comedy subcategories are as follows:

Sports Comedies: 5286
Screwball Comedies: 9702
Dark Comedies: 869
Slapstick Comedies: 10256
Foreign Comedies: 4426
Teen Comedies: 3519
Late Night Comedies: 1402
Political Comedies: 2700
Romantic Comedies: 5475
Mockumentaries: 26
Stand-Up Comedy: 11559
Satires: 4922

Cult Movies (code 7627)

Whether it’s to revisit some of the most legendary moments in film history, or to watch a movie that everyone keeps recommending to you, be sure to check out Netflix’s list of cult movies. It includes classics like Pulp Fiction, The Shining, Watchmen, and Blade Runner. The subcategories are as follows.

Cult Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 4734
Cult Comedies: 9434
Campy Movies: 1252
B-Horror Movies: 8195
Cult Horror Movies: 10944

Documentaries (code 6839)

Many people are unaware that Netflix isn’t just a great platform for series and movies on demand, it also has a wide variety of documentaries. This category contains biographies, nature films, and true-crime documentaries about subjects like the disappearance of Madeline McCann. The documentary subcategories are as follows:

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

Dramas (code 5763)

Just like you sometimes need to relax in front of a good comedy, drama is one of the most popular genres for films and series. Here, you’ll find intense, sad, and nostalgic stories, and above all, thought-provoking tales. Highlights include the recent Adu and The Irishman, and classics like Mystic River, and of course, The Prestige, the brilliant film directed by Christopher Nolan. The drama subcategory codes are as follows:

Period Pieces: 12123
Dramas Based on Real Life: 3653
Dramas Based on Books: 4961
Military Dramas: 11
Biographical Dramas: 3179
Classic Dramas: 29809
Sports Dramas: 7243
Foreign Dramas: 2150
Independent Dramas: 384
Teen Dramas: 9299
Gay & Lesbian Dramas: 500
Crime Dramas: 6889
Political Dramas: 6616
Romantic Dramas: 1255
Social Issue Dramas: 3947
Showbiz Dramas: 5012
Tearjerkers: 6384

Faith & Spirituality (code 26835)

Religion is an interesting topic whether you’re devoutly religious and want to expand your knowledge, or you’re agnostic and simply curious. This section of Netflix contains hard-hitting documentaries like Story of God and religious-themed films like the now-classic Seven Years in Tibet. Subcategories in this section include:

Spiritual Documentaries: 2760
Kids’ Faith & Spirituality: 751423
Faith & Spirituality Movies: 52804

Foreign Movies (code 7462)

The code for this category, 7462, only works if you’re using Netflix in an English-speaking country or over a VPN. Fortunately, the subcategory codes work perfectly anywhere, and they are as follows:

Foreign Action & Adventure Movies: 11828
Foreign Sci-Fi and Fantasy: 6485
African Movies: 3761
German Movies: 58886
Australian Movies: 5230
Belgian Movies: 262
Korean Movies: 5685
Art House Movies: 29764
Chinese Movies: 3960
Eastern European Movies: 5254
Indian Movies: 10463
Latin American Movies: 1613
Middle Eastern Movies: 5875
New Zealand Movies: 63782
Dutch Movies: 10606
British Movies: 10757
Southeast Asian Movies: 9196
Scandinavian Movies: 9292
Spanish Movies: 58741
French Movies: 58807
Greek Movies: 61115
Italian Movies: 8221
Irish Movies: 58750
Japanese Movies: 10398
Russian Movies: 11567
Foreign Comedies: 4426
Foreign Documentaries: 5161
Foreign Dramas: 2150
Foreign Horror Movies: 8654
Classic Foreign Movies: 32473
Foreign Gay & Lesbian Movies: 8243
Romantic Foreign Movies: 7153
Foreign Thrillers: 10306

Gay & Lesbian Movies (code 5977)

Fortunately, gender diversity is being increasingly portrayed in the film and television industry. Here, we find iconic films like Pain and Glory, directed by Pedro Almodóvar, and interesting documentaries such as The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson. You can also enjoy the following subcategories:

Gay & Lesbian Comedies: 7120
Gay & Lesbian Documentaries: 4720
Gay & Lesbian Dramas: 500
Foreign Gay & Lesbian Movies: 8243
Romantic Gay & Lesbian Movies: 3329
Gay & Lesbian TV Shows: 65263

Horror Movies (code 8711)

Horror is a popular genre for film buffs and thrill-seekers. This category contains movies about supernatural phenomena, monsters, zombies, serial killers, and all kinds of things that go bump in the night. You can choose from the following subcategories:

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

Independent Movies (code 7077)

If you don’t like commercial movies, you’ll be right in your element in Netflix’s catalog of independent films. It contains classics like Pulp Fiction and exclusive Netflix movies like Unicorn Store. If you don’t see anything you like at first glance, take a look at the different subcategories:

Independent Action & Adventure: 11804
Independent Comedies: 4195
Independent Dramas: 384
Experimental Movies: 11079
Romantic Independent Movies: 9916
Independent Thrillers: 3269

Music (code 1701)

Even music lovers have a little corner on Netflix, which has its own music selection. Don’t be confused by the name: here, instead of musicals, you’ll find movies, series and documentaries in which music is the main theme. Subcategories in this section include:

World Music Concerts: 2856
Pop & Rock Concerts: 3278
Urban & Dance Concerts: 9472
Country & Western/Folk: 1105
Kids’ Music: 52843
Latin Music: 10741
Jazz: 10271

Musicals (code 13335)

The musical genre is popular these days, and some real masterpieces have come out of Hollywood in recent years. Here, you’ll find classics like Dirty Dancing, Ghost, and Mamma Mia. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, check out the subcategories:

Classic Musicals: 32392
Disney Musicals: 59433
Showbiz Musicals: 13573
Stage Musicals: 55774

Romantic Movies (code 8883)

Check out Netflix’s catalog of romantic movies and series if you want to spend an afternoon watching beautiful love stories. It has hundreds of titles, so get ready to cry your eyes out watching The Notebook or be dazzled by the glamorous Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. True love awaits you on Netflix! The main romantic movie categories are as follows::

Romantic Comedies: 5475
Romantic Dramas: 1255
Romantic Favorites: 502675
Classic Romantic Movies: 31273
Romantic Independent Movies: 9916
Romantic Foreign Movies: 7153
Steamy Romantic Movies: 35800
Quirky Romance: 36103

Sci-Fi & Fantasy (1492)

Sci-Fi & Fantasy is the biggest catalog on Netflix, so it’s easy to get lost in it. Here, you can find films such as The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Mummy, Ghostbusters, and Harry Potter. To make things easier, we recommend browsing the following subcategories:

Alien Sci-Fi: 3327
Sci-Fi Adventure: 6926
Classic Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 47147
Foreign Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 6485
Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 1568
Cult Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 4734
Sci-Fi Dramas: 3916
Sci-Fi Horror Movies: 1694
Fantasy Movies: 9744
Sci-Fi Thrillers: 11014

Sports Movies (code 4370)

Many Netflix users are unaware that the platform has a large number of movies, series, and documentaries related to the sports world. If you’re a basketball, soccer or Formula 1 fan, be sure to take a look. Below are the subcategories:

Martial Arts, Boxing & Wrestling: 6695
Sports Comedies: 5286
Sports & Fitness: 9327
Sports Documentaries: 180
Sports Dramas: 7243
Basketball Movies: 12762
Baseball Movies: 12339
Boxing Movies: 12443
Soccer Movies: 12549
Football Movies: 12803

Thrillers (8933)

For mystery fans, Netflix has an endless list of movies and series about detectives, truth-hunting journalists, police officers, and of course, serial killers. You’ll find intriguing plots that will keep you glued to the screen in films like Zodiac, The Da Vinci Code, and Red Dragon. Here are the codes for all the subcategories:

Mysteries: 9994
Gangster Movies: 31851
Action Thrillers: 43048
Sci-Fi Thrillers: 11014
Spy Thrillers: 9147
Classic Thrillers: 46588
Foreign Thrillers: 10306
Independent Thrillers: 3269
Crime Thrillers: 10499
Political Thrillers: 10504
Psychological Thrillers: 5505
Steamy Thrillers: 972
Supernatural Thrillers: 11140

TV Shows (code 83)

The last category on our list is Netflix TV Shows. It includes majority of the content on the platform, so it’s really hard to find anything in it unless you use one of the subcategory codes. They are as follows: