--- description: Can’t find the what you want to stream? Here are the Netflix codes to narrow down to the best TV shows and movies and how to use them. title: These Are the Netflix Codes to Use to Take a Shortcut Straight to the Shows and Movies You Want to Watch image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- * [Newsfeed](/tag/time-section-newsfeed/) ## Newsfeed Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # These Are the Netflix Codes You Can Use to Take a Shortcut Straight to the Shows and Movies You Actually Want to Watch ## Video: Hairspray Trailer [Watch (HLS stream): Hairspray Trailer](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/c9yCzomP.m3u8) (2:36)  _Published 2019-06-06. Hairspray Trailer_ by [Rachel E. Greenspan](/author/rachel-e-greenspan/) ## Rachel E. Greenspan Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Updated: Dec 12, 2023 11:11 PM CUTPublished: Jul 3, 2019 3:20 PM CUT by [Rachel E. Greenspan](/author/rachel-e-greenspan/) ## Rachel E. Greenspan Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Updated: Dec 12, 2023 11:11 PM CUTPublished: Jul 3, 2019 3:20 PM CUT It’s time for the holidays, which means it’s time to search for a [holiday movie](https://time.com/5047224/best-christmas-movies/ "undefined") to watch or a series to binge. Everyone knows the struggle of sitting down — or, more likely, laying down — to [watch Netflix](https://time.com/5596873/netflix-georgia-abortion-bill/ "undefined"), only to realize you [can’t find what you’re looking for](http://time.com/5456925/netflix-christmas-movies-hack/ "undefined"). In fact, the conundrum is so universal that there’s even [an app that acts like Tinder for streaming](https://bgr.com/2019/04/01/best-movies-on-netflix-april-2019-new-app/ "undefined") to help mitigate the crisis of searching through the [thousands of titles on the site](https://time.com/5596281/new-on-netflix-june-2019/ "undefined"). But thanks to the internet’s greatest streaming sleuths, the process of narrowing down your choices doesn’t have to be so overwhelming. With [Netflix’s secret codes](https://www.netflix-codes.com/ "undefined"), you can find genres more specific than just the basic few the streaming service offers on the site. For the horror movie lover, Netflix’s horror movies can be narrowed down to [zombie horror movies](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/75405 "undefined"), [horror comedy](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/89585 "undefined"), [teen screams](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/52147 "undefined") and more. Looking for something romantic? Try [quirky romance](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/36103 "undefined") or [steamy romance](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/35800 "undefined"). You’re also not beholden to Netflix’s choices for which film qualifies for which subgenre—many movies and shows appear in two or more sections. Here are the [best Netflix codes](https://time.com/5587386/society-netflix-sean-berdy/ "undefined") to use to take a shortcut straight to the [TV shows](http://time.com/5588923/best-tv-shows-2019-so-far/ "undefined") and [movies](https://time.com/5586670/best-movies-of-2019-so-far/ "undefined") you want to see. ## **How to use Netflix codes** Using a Netflix code is simple. Once you have the code you want, type “[http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/”](http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/” "undefined"); into your browser, with the proper Netflix code at the end. For fantasy movies, the code is 9744, so you should head to [http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/9744](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/9744 "undefined"). Though there is a [science fiction and fantasy](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/1492?bc=34399 "undefined") section on Netflix, a code like this one will narrow it down just a bit more. The hardest part of using the secret system is to find your desired code. But, fear not: We’ve gathered the [Netflix genre codes](https://time.com/collection/genius-companies-2018/5412640/netflix/ "undefined") below to hopefully make it easier. ## **Holiday movies** Whether you’re bored on Christmas Eve or counting the nights of Hanukkah, Netflix has more than enough Christmas movies to keep you busy—including new releases like _Let It Snow_ starring Shameik Moore and Kiernan Shipka and _The Knight Before Christmas_ starring Josh Whitehouse and Vanessa Hudgens. ### [Romantic Christmas movies](https://time.com/5715268/best-christmas-rom-coms-2019/ "undefined"): 1394527 Good finds: _Let It Snow_, _A Christmas Prince_, _The Princess Switch_, _A Holiday Engagement_ And here’s TIME’s guide to the [very best](https://time.com/5715268/best-christmas-rom-coms-2019/ "undefined"). ### Christmas children and family movies: 1474017 Good finds: _How the Grinch Stole Christmas_, _Klaus_, _Abominable Christmas_ ## **Children and family movies** Good finds: _How the Grinch Stole Christmas_, _Klaus_, _Abominable Christmas_ ## **Children and family movies** The children and family movies genre can mean a lot of things, from cartoons, to romantic stories that work for the whole family to animals’ antics. The best Netflix trick for kids’ movie-watching is that you can sort these options by age, but also by more specific categories like Disney movies and educational movies. ### **Movies for ages 0-2:** [6796](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/6796 "undefined") ### **Movies for ages 3-4**: [6218](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/6218 "undefined") ### **Movies for ages 5-7:** [5455](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/5455 "undefined") ### **Movies for ages 8-10:** [561](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/561 "undefined") ### **Movies for ages 11-12:** [6962](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/6962 "undefined") ### **Disney:** [67673](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/67673 "undefined") Good finds: _Mulan_, _Incredibles 2, Lilo & Stitch, Hercules,_ [_Coco_](https://time.com/5534763/frida-kahlo-brooklyn-museum-exhibit/ "undefined") ### **Education for kids:** [10659](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/10659 "undefined") Good finds: _The Magic School Bus Rides Again,_ _Cat in the Hat_ ### **TV cartoons:** [11177](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/11177 "undefined") Good finds: _Sofia the First,_ _Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse, Star Trek: The Animated Series_ ## **Documentaries** There’s no movie genre title more amorphous than ‘[documentary](https://time.com/5596568/game-of-thrones-documentary-arya-kills-night-king/ "undefined"),’ which can make finding a new story to stream all the more challenging. With documentary codes, you can narrow down the search to the kind of person you want to learn about, the kind of film you want to watch and what topic interests you the most. ### **Biographical documentaries:** [3652](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/3652 "undefined") Good finds: _Knock Down the House, Bill Nye: Science Guy, The Legend of Cocaine Island_ ### Historical documentaries: [5349](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/5349 "undefined") Good finds: _World War II in Colour_, _Prosecuting Evil_, _Conspiracies_, _JFK: The Making of a President_ ### Crime documentaries: [9875](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/9875 "undefined") Good finds: _Making a Murderer, Conversations With a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes, The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann_ ### Military documentaries: [4006](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/4006 "undefined") Good finds: _The Russian Revolution, Hiroshima_ ### Sports documentaries: [180](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/180 "undefined") Good finds: _The Carter Effect,_ _The Short Game, Resurface, Zion_ ### **Music and concert documentaries:** [**90361**](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/90361 "undefined") Good finds: _Homecoming, Amy, John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky, Gaga: Five Foot Two_ ## Horror movies When it comes to fright night, there are of course all kinds of ways to go. Whether it’s Halloween or just a spooky Sunday evening, Netflix codes can be your guide to all different types of scares. ### Vampire horror movies: [75804](https://netflix.com/browse/genre/75804 "undefined") Good find: _He Never Died_ ### Satanic stories: [6998](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/6998 "undefined") Good find: _The Babysitter_ ### Teen screams: [52147](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/52147 "undefined") Good finds: _Zombieland, Scary Movie 2, Scream, Truth or Dare_ ### Supernatural horror movies: [42023](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/42023 "undefined") Good finds: _Death Note, The Ritual, Insidious, Poltergeist_ ## Romantic movies Searching for a romantic movie means something different to everybody. You might want to laugh, you might want to cry, you might want to sing and dance—the options are almost endless. ### Romantic comedies: [5475](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/5475 "undefined") Good finds: _Always Be My Maybe, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Someone Great, Mamma Mia!, Just Friends, The Ugly Truth_ ### **Quirky romance:** [**36103**](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/36103 "undefined") Good finds: _Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, Bridget Jones’s Baby,_ _Ibiza_ ### Steamy romance: [35800](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/35800 "undefined") Good finds: _Blue is the Warmest Color, Sleeping With Other People_ ### Romantic dramas: [1255](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/1255 "undefined") Good finds: _Her, The Spectacular Now, The Theory of Everything, P.S. I Love You, The Graduate, Blue Valentine_ ### Romantic favorites: [502675](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/502675 "undefined") Good finds: _Set It Up, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,_ _She’s Out of My League, Music and Lyrics, Zach and Miri Make a Porno, Emma_ ## Action and adventure movies Yes, there is no shortage of [Marvel movies](https://time.com/5523398/highest-grossing-marvel-movies/ "undefined") and TV shows available on Netflix. Have you been able to find them all? These codes divide up the different kinds of action and adventure films to highlight exactly what you need. ### Spy action and adventure: [10702](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/10702 "undefined") Good finds: _Austin Powers: Goldmember, Erased, xXx_ ### **Military action and adventure:** [2125](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/2125 "undefined") Good finds: _The Hurt Locker, Black Hawk Down, Outlaw King_ ### Crime action and adventure: [9584](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/9584 "undefined") Good finds: _The Fast and the Furious, Bonnie and Clyde, American Heist_ ### Comic book and superhero movies: [10118](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/10118 "undefined") Good finds: _Black Panther, Infinity War, The Dark Knight, Hellboy_ ## Comedies Now that you know how to find romantic comedies, there’s still a world of laughter waiting to be seen. ### Slapstick comedies: [10256](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/10256 "undefined") Good finds: _The Waterboy, RV, Christmas With the Cranks_ ### Stand-up comedy specials: [11559](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/11559 "undefined") Good finds: _Wanda Sykes: Not Normal_, _Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable, John Mulaney: New in Town, Kevin Hart: Irresponsible, Hannah Gadsby: Nanette_ ### Mockumentaries: [26](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/26 "undefined") Good finds: _Trailer Park Boys, American Vandal, Borderline_ ### Teen comedies: [3519](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/3519 "undefined") Good finds: _The Perfect Date,_ _The Edge of Seventeen, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Heathers, What a Girl Wants_ ## Dramas Tearjerkers, family tension and realistic fiction are at your fingertips with the secret Netflix drama codes. ### Biographical dramas: [3179](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/3179 "undefined") Good finds: _Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, The Dirt, The Imitation Game, Julie & Julia, The King’s Speech_ ### LGBT dramas: [500](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/500 "undefined") Good finds: _Moonlight, Alex Strangelove, Carol, Milk_ ### Dramas based on books: [4961](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/4961 "undefined") Good finds: _Bird Box, No Country for Old Men, Room_ ### Sports dramas: [7243](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/7243 "undefined") Good finds: _Miracle, Across the Line, 42: The True Story of a Sports Legend, Secretariat, High Flying Bird_ ### Political dramas: [6616](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/6616 "undefined") Good finds: _All the President’s Men, Lincoln, W._ ## Musicals Thankfully, for theater nerds and music lovers alike, there’s a special Netflix code exclusively for musical movies. ### Musical movies: [13335](https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/13335 "undefined") Good finds: _Hairspray, Jersey Boys, Sweeney Todd, Across the Universe, Phantom of the Opera_ ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/5601376/netflix-codes/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/5601376/netflix-codes/"},"headline":"These Are the Netflix Codes You Can Use to Take a Shortcut Straight to the Shows and Movies You Actually Want to Watch","datePublished":"2019-07-03T15:20:05.000Z","dateModified":"2023-12-12T23:11:13.000Z","description":"The best codes to use when you’re working your way through endless options","url":"https://time.com/5601376/netflix-codes/","keywords":["Newsfeed","streaming"],"thumbnailUrl":"","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Rachel E. 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