It is probably the understatement of the year to say that there thousands of movies streaming right now on Netflix. In fact, if you actually want to just pick one movie to watch by browsing the streaming platform, it can get super overwhelming.
To help viewers, Netflix has classified its library of films and series into different categories to make it easier to find something to watch based on genre, theme, and more. Believe it or not, Netflix has gotten pretty specific with their categories and there are a number of them you didn't think existed, but they do.
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Why It's Important to Know About the Netflix Categories and Their Codes
It can get tiresome to browse through the thousands of movies and TV series on Netflix if you're looking to pick one at random. Knowing the available categories and their codes will help you narrow down their your.
By now, you are probably wondering what we mean when we say category code. Well, each category has a code, which you will need when you type up the URL should you wish to browse for movies and series under a particular genre, theme, and the like.
For example, you want to browse for historical documentaries. The category code for that is 5349. Just type https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/5349 on your browser and voila! You'll find a list of historical documentaries to browse.
10 Netflix Categories You Probably Didn't Know Existed
As we previously mentioned, Netflix has gotten pretty specific with its category or genre codes. Here are 10 of those that you might know actually exist:
90-Minute Movies (Category Code: 81466194)
Wanna watch a movie but you only have less than two hours to spare for it? Well, Netflix has the perfect category for you called 90-Minute Movies. As its name suggests, movies in this category are roughly around 90 minutes long.
As of writing, the movies included in this category are "A Quiet Place," "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas," "Meet the Spartans," and "Zombieland."
Browse the category on Netflix.
Animal Tales (Category Code: 5507)
As its name suggests, animals take the center stage in this category. If you happen to be after animated animal series or movies, this is also the perfect category for you.
"Oggy and the Cockroaches," "Paw Patrol," "Peppa Pig," are some of the animated series included in this category. As for animated animals, "Bee Movie," "Madagascar," and "Ponyo" are just some of the options you can pick from.
Browse the category on Netflix.
Art House Movies (Category Code: 29764)
Art house movies, otherwise known as art films, cater to a niche market instead of a mass audience. If you're a serious movie lover, this Netflix category is one you should check out.
"By the Sea," which stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, "Call Me By Your Name," and "The Lost Daughter" are some examples of the art films in the category.
Browse the category on Netflix.
Crime Thrillers Based on Real Life (Category Code: 4833)
True crime has been a very popular genre on Netflix and it probably comes as no surprise that there is a category meant for crime thrillers that are based on crimes that actually happened in real life.
Included this category as of press time are "The Craigslist Killer," "Snowden," and "Zodiac."
Browse the category on Netflix.
Don't Watch Hungry (Category Code: 3272152)
You can already guess what movies and series you can expect under this category just by the name itself. And yes, the category is really called Don't Watch Hungry.
Among the series you will find in this category are "The Final Table," the anime "Food Wars," Gordon Ramsay's "Hell's Kitchen," and "Street Food USA,"
Browse the category on Netflix.
Food for Hungry Brains (Category Code: 81272748)
The perfect Netflix category for those who love all sorts of knowledge and trivia, Food for Hungry Brains contains things to watch that involve history, science, and the works.
As of press time, "Return to Space," which features Elon Musk's SpaceX, World War II series "Five Came Back," and history trivia-centered series "History 101" are part of the category.
Browse the category on Netflix.
Kick Ass Women (Category Code: 108524)
As the name suggests, this Netflix category is all about women empowerment and showcasing strong female lead characters.
It includes a variety of movies and TV series, such as anime like "Psycho-Pass" and "Arcane," movies like "Hunger Games," and American series like "How to Get Away with Murder" and "The 100."
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Monster Movies (Category Code: 947)
If movies that feature vampires, mummies, and larger than life creatures are your kind of films, than the Monster Movies category is one you should check out on Netflix.
"Godzilla" and "Interview with the Vampire" are two classics you can find this category, along with "Fullmetal Alchemist: The Revenge of Scar," "It Chapter Two," and "Pacific Rim."
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Pop Culture Icons (Category Code: 81278963)
If you want to watch anything about the people who made a mark in pop culture, this is the category you should bookmark.
The Michael Jordan Netflix series "The Last Dance" is part of the category as well as "Jobs," which focuses on the late Apple founder, Steve Jobs. If you're after pop culture icons in the music industry, Taylor Swift's Reputation stadium tour can be found in the category along with the documentary "Miss Americana."
Browse the category on Netflix.
Teen Screams (Category Code: 52147)
If chick flicks are not really your things, but you'd still like to watch something for teens, the Teen Screams Netflix category might be more up your alley.
"Carrie" is one of the horror films you can find in this category, along with "Annabelle Comes Home," "Insidious Chapter 3," and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Browse the category on Netflix.
