Do you often scroll endlessly trying to find the perfect movie to watch on Netflix? Well, you are not alone. We all spend endless hours trying to find the perfect movie for whatever mood we are in.
You must have probably heard that Netflix has secret genre codes rounding up some of the best niches in movies and TV. According to Netflix, these secret category codes, dates back to the earliest days of the company when Netflix was still in its DVDs-only phase. The codes have now already tops 36,000 (yes, really!) and is always growing, a treat for fans who either know exactly what they want to watch or want to try something entirely new.
These category codes are way better than what you’ll find while endlessly scrolling through the app. To use the feature, all you have to do is type “netflix.com/browse/genre/CODE” into your browser, and you’ll go straight to the secret list for that category.
The categories are super honest and focused on the vibe you’re looking for, with titles like “90-Minute Movies,” “Spicy Romance,” “Small-Town Charm” and “Take A Trip Around The World.”
Here are some of the coolest secret categories on Netflix to suit any mood.
Spooky Netflix movies and shows
In the mood for something creepy, or just planning a Halloween watch party?
Consider giving these codes a try.
Cozy Netflix movies and shows
For when you just want to feel good and comfy.
- Family Movie Night – 2013975
- 90-Minute Family Movies – 81466229
- Gal-Pal TV Shows – 1143288
- Small Town Charm – 81615585
- Don’t Watch Hungry – 3272152
- Take A Trip Around The World – 81282911
Short Netflix movies and shows
Sometimes you want to watch a good movie but you don’t want to commit to two-plus hours if it’s not going to be good.
- 90-Minute Movies – 81466194
- 30-Minute Comedies – 81466224
- Watch In One Night – 3178549
- Watch In One Weekend – 3182735
- Short-Ass Movies – 81603903
Crime and thrillers on Netflix
Whether you’re into true crime stories, fictional detectives or real-life scammers, there’s a category here for you.
- Relentless Crime Thrillers – 81226732
- Schemers & Scammers – 81493295
- Binge-Worthy British Crime TV Shows – 1192582
- 90-Minute Thrillers – 81466222
Romance shows and movies on Netflix
Perfect for a date night!
- Supernatural Soaps – 81238162
- Swipe Right – 81582488
- 90-Minute Rom-Coms – 81466228
- Spicy Romance – 81572628
- Lavish Reality Lifestyles – 81418611
Still want more? Check out these exhaustive lists of 266 category codes.
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Action & adventure1365
- 43040Action comedies
- 1568Action sf & fantasy
- 43048Action thrillers
- 7442Adventures
- 77232Asian action movies
- 46576Classic Action & Adventure
- 10118Comic book and superhero movies
- 9584Crime action & adventure
- 11828Foreign action & adventure
- 20541Hijacking movies
- 8985Martial arts movies
- 2125Military action & adventure
- 10702Spy action & adventure
- 7700Westerns
Anime7424
- 11881Adult animation
- 5507Animal tales
- 2729Anime Sci-Fi
- 2653Anime action
- 9302Anime comedies
- 452Anime dramas
- 11146Anime fantasy
- 3063Anime features
- 10695Anime horror
- 6721Anime series
Children & family movies783
- 5507Animal tales
- 67673Disney
- 10659Education for kids
- 51056Family features
- 52843Kids Music
- 27346Kids’ TV
- 10056Movies based on children’s books
- 6796Movies for ages 0 to 2
- 6962Movies for ages 11 to 12
- 6218Movies for ages 2 to 4
- 5455Movies for ages 5 to 7
- 561Movies for ages 8 to 10
- 11177TV cartoons
Christmas 🎄
- 1527064British christmas children & family films
- 1721544Canadian christmas children & family films
- 1474017Christmas children & family films
- 1477206Christmas children & family films for ages 11 to 12
- 1477201Christmas children & family films for ages 5 to 7
- 1477204Christmas children & family films for ages 8 to 10
- 1476024Christmas children & family films from the 1990s
- 1527063European christmas children & family films
- 1394522Family-friendly christmas films
- 1475066Feel-good christmas children & family films
- 1475071Goofy christmas children & family films
- 1394527Romantic christmas films
Classic Movies31574
- 47147Classic SF & fantasy
- 46553Classic TV shows
- 46576Classic action & adventure
- 31694Classic comedies
- 29809Classic dramas
- 32392Classic musical comedy
- 31273Classic romantic movies
- 46588Classic thrillers
- 48744Classic war movies
- 47465Classic westerns
- 52858Epics
- 7687Film Noir
- 53310Silent Movies
Comedies6548
- 9302Animes comedies
- 869Dark comedies
- 4426Foreign Comedies
- 89585Horror comedies
- 1402Late Night Comedies
- 26Mockumentaries
- 13335Musicals comedies
- 2700Political comedies
- 5475Romantic Comedies
- 4922Satires
- 9702Screwball Comedies
- 10256Slapstick comedies
- 5286Sports comedies
- 11559Stand-up Comedy
- 3519Teen Comedies
Documentaries6839
- 3652Biographical documentaries
- 9875Crime documentaries
- 5161Foreign documentaries
- 5349Historical documentaries
- 4006Military documentaries
- 90361Music & concert documentaries
- 7018Political documentaries
- 10005Religious documentaries
- 2595Science & navature documentaries
- 3675Social & cultural documentaries
- 2760Spirituality documentaries
- 180Sports documentaries
- 1159Travel & adventure documentaries
Dramas5763
- 11Army dramas
- 3179Biographical dramas
- 6889Crime dramas
- 4961Dramas based on books
- 3653Dramas based on real life
- 500LGBT Dramas
- 6616Political Dramas
- 1255Romantical dramas
- 5012Showbiz dramas
- 3947Social issues dramas
- 7243Sports dramas
Foreign movies78367
- 3761African Movies
- 77232Asian action movies
- 5230Australian movies
- 262Belgian movies
- 10757British movies
- 3960Chinese movies
- 32473Classic Foreign Movies
- 10606Dutch movies
- 5254Eastern European movies
- 6485Foreign Sci-Fi & fantasy
- 11828Foreign action & adventure
- 4426Foreign comedies
- 5161Foreign documentaries
- 2150Foreign dramas
- 8243Foreign gay & lesbian movies
- 8654Foreign horror movies
- 10306Foreign thrillers
- 58807French movies
- 58886German movies
- 61115Greek movies
- 10463Indian movies
- 58750Irish movies
- 8221Italian Movies
- 10398Japanese movies
- 5685Korean movies
- 1613Latin american movies
- 5875Middle Eastern movies
- 63782New Zealand movies
- 7153Romantic foreign movies
- 11567Russian movies
- 9292Scandinavian movies
- 9196Southeast Asian Movies
- 58741Spanish movies
- 434295Taiwanese movies
- 1133133Turkish movies
Horror movies8711
- 10944Cult horror movies
- 45028Deep sea horror movies
- 8654Foreign horror movies
- 89585Horror comedy
- 947Monster movies
- 6998Satanic stories
- 8646Slasher and serial killer movies
- 42023Supernatural horror movies
- 52147Teen screams
- 75804Vampire horror movies
- 75930Werewolf horror movies
- 75405Zombie horror movies
Independent movies7077
- 11079Experimental movies
- 11804Independent action & adventure
- 4195Independent comedies
- 384Independent dramas
- 3269Independent thrillers
- 9916Romantic independent movies
LGBTQ5977
- 7120Gay & Lesbian Comedies
- 4720Gay & Lesbian Documentaries
- 500Gay & Lesbian Dramas
- 65263Gay & Lesbian TV Shows
- 3329Romantic Gay & Lesbian Movies
Music1701
- 32392Classic musicals
- 1105Country & western/folk
- 59433Disney musicals
- 10271Jazz & easy listening
- 52843Kids music
- 10741Latin music
- 13335Musicals
- 3278Rock & pop concerts
- 13573Showbiz musicals
- 55774Stage musicals
- 9472Urban & dance concerts
- 2856World music concerts
Others
- 34399All movies
- 29764Art House Movies
- 52858Epics
- 11079Experimental movies
- 52804Faith & spirituality movies
- 9744Fantasy movies
- 7687Film noir
- 31851Gangster movies
- 839338Only on Netflix
- 6998Satanic stories
- 4922Satires
- 11559Stand-up comedies
Romantic movies 8883
- 31273Classic romantic movies
- 36103Quirky romance
- 5475Romantic Comedies
- 1255Romantic dramas
- 502675Romantic favorites
- 7153Romantic foreign movies
- 9916Romantic independent movies
- 35800Steamy romantic movies
Sci – Fi & Fantasy 1492
- 1568Action Sci – Fi & fantasy
- 3327Alien Sci – Fi
- 47147Classic Sci – Fi & fantasy
- 4734Cult Sci – Fi & fantasy
- 9744Fantasy movies
- 6485Foreign Sci – Fi & fantasy
- 6926Sci – Fi adventure
- 3916Sci – Fi dramas
- 1694Sci – Fi horror movies
- 11014Sci – Fi thrillers
Sports movies4370
- 12339Baseball movies
- 12762Basketball movies
- 12443Boxing movies
- 12803Football movies
- 8985Martial arts movies
- 6695Martial arts, boxing & wrestling
- 12549Soccer movies
- 9327Sports & Fitness
- 5286Sports comedies
- 180Sports documentaries
- 7243Sports dramas
TV Show83
- 52117British TV Shows
- 46553Classic TV shows
- 26146Crime TV shows
- 74652Cult TV shows
- 72436Food & travel
- 27346Kids’ TV
- 67879Korean TV shows
- 25804Military TV shows
- 4814Miniseries
- 9833Reality TV
- 52780Science & nature
- 1372TV Sci-Fi & fantasy
- 10673TV action & adventure
- 10375TV comedies
- 10105TV documentaries
- 11714TV dramas
- 83059TV horror
- 4366TV mysteries