‘Secret’ Netflix codes that will revolutionize the way you stream content in 2025

Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling through Netflix only to settle on the same old options?

Endlessly scrolling through Netflix looking for something to watch? Say no more. Credit: Chesnot / Getty

And then, by the time you’ve eventually found something, it’s time to turn the TV off and go to bed? Yep, we’ve all been there.

But what if you could bypass the browsing entirely and dive straight into the content you’re craving?

Say hello to Netflix’s secret genre codes. This clever trick opens up hidden categories you won’t find just by searching. Want a specific anime genre? Done. A nostalgic rom-com? No problem. With just a few clicks, you’ll have access to everything from cult classics to obscure documentaries.

Netflix is full of great shows and movies – many of which you may be missing out on. Credit: SimpleImages/Getty

Here’s how to use these codes to transform your Netflix experience in 2025.

How Do Netflix Codes Work?

It’s simpler than you might think:

1. Open a web browser (this trick doesn’t work in the Netflix app).
2. Paste this URL into the address bar: http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/
3. Add the code for your desired genre at the end of the URL (e.g., “8711” for horror).
4. Hit enter, and you’ll be whisked away to a curated list of titles in that category.

That’s it! Now let’s dive into the codes themselves.

The Ultimate List of Netflix Codes (2025 Edition)

Here’s the full breakdown of every Netflix category you can unlock, organized alphabetically for easy navigation:

A

• Action & Adventure: 1365
• Action Comedies: 43040
• Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 1568
• Action Thrillers: 43048
• Adult Animation: 11881
• Adventures: 7442
• African Movies: 3761
• Alien Sci-Fi: 3327
• Animal Tales: 5507
• Anime: 7424
• Anime Action: 2653
• Anime Comedies: 9302
• Anime Dramas: 452
• Anime Fantasy: 11146
• Anime Features: 3063
• Anime Horror: 10695
• Anime Sci-Fi: 2729
• Anime Series: 6721
• Art House Movies: 29764
• Asian Action Movies: 77232
• Australian Movies: 5230

B

• B-Horror Movies: 8195
• Baseball Movies: 12339
• Basketball Movies: 12762
• Belgian Movies: 262
• Biographical Documentaries: 3652
• Biographical Dramas: 3179
• Boxing Movies: 12443
• British Movies: 10757
• British TV Shows: 52117

C

• Campy Movies: 1252
• Children & Family Movies: 783
• Chinese Movies: 3960
• Classic Action & Adventure: 46576
• Classic Comedies: 31694
• Classic Dramas: 29809
• Classic Foreign Movies: 32473
• Classic Movies: 31574
• Classic Musicals: 32392
• Classic Romantic Movies: 31273
• Classic Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 47147
• Classic Thrillers: 46588
• Classic TV Shows: 46553
• Classic War Movies: 48744
• Classic Westerns: 47465
• Comedies: 6548
• Comic Book & Superhero Movies: 10118
• Country & Western/Folk: 1105
• Courtroom Dramas: 52858/2748
• Creature Features: 6895
• Crime Action & Adventure: 9584
• Crime Documentaries: 9875
• Crime Dramas: 6889
• Crime Thrillers: 10499
• Crime TV Shows: 26146
• Cult Comedies: 9434
• Cult Horror Movies: 10944
• Cult Movies: 7627
• Cult Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 4734
• Cult TV Shows: 74652

D

• Dark Comedies: 869
• Disney: 67673
• Disney Musicals: 59433
• Documentaries: 6839
• Dramas: 5763
• Dramas Based on Books: 4961
• Dramas Based on Real Life: 3653
• Dutch Movies: 10606

E

• Eastern European Movies: 5254
• Education for Kids: 10659
• Epics: 52858
• Experimental Movies: 11079

F

• Faith & Spirituality: 26835
• Faith & Spirituality Movies: 52804
• Family Features: 51056
• Fantasy Movies: 9744
• Film Noir: 7687
• Food & Travel TV: 72436
• Football Movies: 12803
• Foreign Action & Adventure: 11828
• Foreign Comedies: 4426
• Foreign Documentaries: 5161
• Foreign Dramas: 2150
• Foreign Gay & Lesbian Movies: 8243
• Foreign Horror Movies: 8654
• Foreign Movies: 7462
• Foreign Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 6485
• Foreign Thrillers: 10306
• French Movies: 58807

G

• Gangster Movies: 31851
• Gay & Lesbian Dramas: 500
• German Movies: 58886
• Greek Movies: 61115

H

• Historical Documentaries: 5349
• Horror Comedy: 89585
• Horror Movies: 8711

I – L

• Independent Action & Adventure: 11804
• Independent Comedies: 4195
• Independent Dramas: 384
• Independent Movies: 7077
• Independent Thrillers: 3269
• Indian Movies: 10463
• Irish Movies: 58750
• Italian Movies: 8221

M

• Martial Arts Movies: 8985
• Military Action & Adventure: 2125
• Mockumentaries: 26
• Monster Movies: 947
• Movies Based on Real Life: 3653

S – Z

• Slasher Movies: 8646
• Sports Dramas: 7243
• Spy Thrillers: 9147
• Steamy Romantic Movies: 35800
• Supernatural Thrillers: 11140
• Zombie Movies: 75405

Why Use Netflix Codes?

These codes don’t just save you time—they open the door to thousands of hidden gems. From anime horror (10695) to classic musicals (32392), there’s something for every mood. So grab some snacks, pick a code, and start streaming!

Happy streaming!

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