How to Watch Hidden Films & TV Shows on Netflix

Searching through Netflix and not knowing what to watch is a problem for many users and the worst part is that they feel they have exhausted everything there is to watch.

However, the reality is that there is probably a large number of films and TV shows that users have not come across when searching through the streaming service’s extensive library.

Unless hours are spent scrolling through, the titles that are highlighted are based on the previous things users have watched or added to their list.

But, if there is a desire to watch something from a genre that is not available on Netflix’s limited selection, it will be very difficult to find what is being searched for.

This is a problem especially during the UK’s third national lockdown where people are stuck at home.

Many have spent the time watching films or TV shows but it becomes more difficult to stay entertained as more content is consumed.

However, there are actually many hidden codes that will make searching through Netflix much easier for users.

The codes correlate with specific genres, ranging from ‘Romantic Foreign Movies’ to ‘B-Horror Movies’.

To gain access to all content in each category, log into the Netflix and input the following URL: http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/

After accessing the URL, input the code into the web browser in order to visit each genre’s webpage.

For users, it is worth pointing out that accessing the hidden codes only works on the website. It is not available on phones, NOW TV boxes or the Amazon Firestick.

Here is a wide selection of specific genres and sub-genres to ensure that there will be something to watch every time you visit Netflix.

Action & Adventure (1365)

Netflix has an array of action and adventure films to choose from when inputting the various codes.

Users can find films featuring aliens, robots, gangsters, criminals, disasters, war and cars.

No matter what they choose, their viewing experience will be an amped-up one.

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

Anime (7424)

Anime has a huge following all over the world so it is no surprise that it has a huge presence on Netflix, even if users cannot see it straight away.

The likes of Dragonball Z, Naruto and Attack on Titan are available for anime lovers.

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

Children & Family Movies (783)

Lockdown has meant that families are spending a lot of time together.

Fortunately, there are a plethora of family films to keep the children entertained.

Sub-genre codes mean that users can specifically find films that are appropriate for children’s ages.

• 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)
• Education for Kids (10659)
• Disney (67673)
• Movies based on children’s books (10056)
• Family Features (51056)
• TV Cartoons (11177)
• Kids’ TV (27346)
• Kids Music (52843)
• Animal Tales (5507)

Classic Movies (31574)

For those wanting to enjoy timeless films, there are the classics available.

From iconic comedies to war films, there are many films available which have stood the test of time.

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

Comedies (6548)

Lockdown may be a difficult time so it might be a good idea to watch some comedy films.

Depending on your own sense of humour, there are many comedy sub-genres to choose from and enjoy.

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

Cult Movies (7627)

This code allows users to watch cult classics.

Many have garnered a cult following and are enjoyed by audiences, even if they did not do so well at the box office.

Film options include Clueless and Invaders from Mars.

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

Documentaries (6839)

One of Netflix’s strong points is the variety of documentaries to please those looking for something factual.

There is something for everyone, ranging from crime to sports.

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

Dramas (5763)

A good drama film allows viewers to fully immerse themselves without any distractions.

From gritty crime thrillers to heartfelt romances to riveting real-life stories, there are many dramatic movies on Netflix which pack a punch.

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

Faith & Spirituality (26835)

This selection of codes allows users to watch family-friendly films which look at the religious and spiritual realms.

In addition, they tell some very inspiring stories.

• Faith & Spirituality Movies (52804)
• Spiritual Documentaries (2760)
• Kids Faith & Spirituality (751423)

Foreign Movies (7462)

Foreign films mean that users can enjoy movies in their native language or if they want to watch something different.

There is a range of categories which include a plethora of Bollywood hits.

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

Gay & Lesbian Movies (5977)

Society has meant that all forms of love are accepted.

Inputting these codes will allow users to watch films which have LGBT themes.

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

Horror Movies (8711)

For those looking for a fright, there are many horror films to choose from.

Ranging from mainstream to the more obscure, there is something for those who enjoy horror films.

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

Independent Movies (7077)

Independent films usually go under the radar, however, a lot of them tell fascinating stories.

For those looking for something different, these are the codes to use.

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

Music (1701)

Music lovers can enjoy a variety of music films to help them get through the lockdown.

Musicals and even concerts of your favourite artists are available on Netflix.

• Kids Music (52843)
• Country & Western/Folk (1105)
• Jazz & Easy Listening (10271)
• Latin Music (10741)
• Urban & Dance Concerts (9472)
• World Music Concerts (2856)
• Rock & Pop Concerts (3278)
• Musicals (13335)
• Classic Musicals (32392)
• Disney Musicals (59433)
• Showbiz Musicals (13573)
• Stage Musicals (55774)

Romantic Movies (8883)

Romantic films tend to be more lighthearted so if romance is your thing, then these codes are the ones to use.

From deep love stories to quirky romcoms, there are many available on Netflix.

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

Sci-Fi & Fantasy (1492)

Whether your preference is aliens, robots or superheroes, Netflix has many sci-fi films on offer to help you get through the lockdown period.

Users can experience the best Hollywood has to offer.

They can also enjoy an extensive library of sci-fi films from around the world.

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

Sports Movies (4370)

Sports films tend to always be entertaining, whether it be football, basketball or cricket.

Fiction or factual sports films are available for Netflix viewers.

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

Thrillers (8933)

There is nothing like a good thriller to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Mainstream favourites are available as well as hidden gems when inputting these codes.

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

TV Shows (83)

When it comes to lockdown, there are many TV shows to binge-watch to get through the period.

As TV shows are being released on the streaming platform all the time, there is something for everyone whatever their preference.

• British TV Shows (52117)
• Classic TV Shows (46553)
• Crime TV Shows (26146)
• Cult TV Shows (74652)
• Food & Travel TV (72436)
• Kids’ TV (27346)
• Korean TV Shows (67879)
• Miniseries (4814)
• Military TV Shows (25804)
• Science & Nature TV (52780)
• TV Action & Adventure (10673)
• TV Comedies (10375)
• TV Documentaries (10105)
• TV Dramas (11714)
• TV Horror (83059)
• TV Mysteries (4366)
• TV Sci-Fi & Fantasy (1372)
• Reality TV (9833)
• Teen TV Shows (60951)

This is an extensive list of codes to enter in order to watch hidden films and TV shows on Netflix but on ogres-crypt, there is the comprehensive list of genres.

With these codes, there will always be something different to watch during the lockdown period.