These secret Netflix codes can unlock thousands of TV shows and movies

Deciding what to watch on Netflix can be time-consuming. But what you might not know is that there are 'secret' codes to help you unlock niche categories - and there are reported to be more than 76,000 of these "micro-genres". Want to watch some 'Raunchy Sports Movies'? There's a code for that. In the mood for 'Satanic Stories from the 1980s'? You're welcome. Simply add the relevant code to the end of the following URL: www.netflix.com/browse/genre/ We've highlighted a few of our favourites. A much bigger list can be found at the end of this article. Epics Code: 52858 What to expect: Epics are those huge, ambitious productions that either run longer than most films, or tackle a particularly poignant moment in history. Or both. This Netflix category offers up all four series of The Last Kingdom, the big screen versions of Tolkein's works The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and Greek history epic Troy. Film Noir Code: 7687 What to expect: Hard-boiled crime thrillers are the order of the day here, and Netflix's offering is surprisingly diverse. Political Documentaries Code: 7018 What to expect: With the current divisive state of politics, people seem to be more engaged (and angry) than ever. Netflix has a huge selection of documentaries to keep you informed on a range of issues. Spoofs & Satires Code: 4922 What to expect: Likewise, never has it seemed more important to poke fun at things. This Netflix niche category delivers both politically charged satires (The Dictator), as well as enjoyably silly spoofs like Spy and The Other Guys. Tearjerkers Code: 6384 What to expect: Sometimes we all need a good cry, and an emotional film often helps turn on the waterworks. Here are more of the secret Netflix codes to try yourself: 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-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 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: 46588Classic TV Shows: 46553 Classic War Movies: 48744 Classic Westerns: 47465 Comedies: 6548 Comic Book and Superhero Movies: 10118 Country & Western/Folk: 1105 Courtroom Dramas: 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 Dark Comedies: 869 Deep Sea Horror Movies: 45028 Disney: 67673 Disney Musicals: 59433 Documentaries: 6839Dramas: 5763 Dramas based on Books: 4961 Dramas based on real life: 3653 Dutch Movies: 10606 Eastern European Movies: 5254 Education for Kids: 10659 Epics: 52858 Experimental Movies: 11079 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 Gangster Movies: 31851 Gay & Lesbian Dramas: 500 German Movies: 58886 Greek Movies: 61115 Historical Documentaries: 5349 Horror Comedy: 89585 Horror Movies: 8711 Independent Action & Adventure: 11804 Independent Comedies: 4195 Independent Dramas: 384 Independent Movies: 7077 Independent Thrillers: 3269 Indian Movies: 10463 Irish Movies: 58750Italian Movies: 8221 Japanese Movies: 10398 Jazz & Easy Listening: 10271 Kids Faith & Spirituality: 751423 Kids Music: 52843 Kids’ TV: 27346 Korean Movies: 5685 Korean TV Shows: 67879 Late Night Comedies: 1402 Latin American Movies: 1613 Latin Music: 10741 Martial Arts Movies: 8985 Martial Arts, Boxing & Wrestling: 6695 Middle Eastern Movies: 5875 Military Action & Adventure: 2125 Military Documentaries: 4006 Military Dramas: 11 Military TV Shows: 25804 Miniseries: 4814 Mockumentaries: 26 Monster Movies: 947 Movies based on children’s books: 10056 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 Music & Concert Documentaries: 90361 Music: 1701 Musicals: 13335 Mysteries: 9994 New Zealand Movies: 63782 Period Pieces: 12123 Political Comedies: 2700 Political Documentaries: 7018 Political Dramas: 6616 Political Thrillers: 10504 Psychological Thrillers: 5505 Quirky Romance: 36103Reality TV: 9833 Religious Documentaries: 10005 Rock & Pop Concerts: 3278 Romantic Comedies: 5475 Romantic Dramas: 1255 Romantic Favorites: 502675 Romantic Foreign Movies: 7153 Romantic Independent Movies: 9916 Romantic Movies: 8883 Russian: 11567 Satanic Stories: 6998 Satires: 4922 Scandinavian Movies: 9292 Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 1492 Sci-Fi Adventure: 6926 Sci-Fi Dramas: 3916 Sci-Fi Horror Movies: 1694 Sci-Fi Thrillers: 11014 Science & Nature Documentaries: 2595 Science & Nature TV: 52780 Screwball Comedies: 9702 Showbiz Dramas: 5012 Showbiz Musicals: 13573 Silent Movies: 53310 Slapstick Comedies: 10256 Slasher and Serial Killer Movies: 8646 Soccer Movies: 12549 Social & Cultural Documentaries: 3675 Social Issue Dramas: 3947 Southeast Asian Movies: 9196 Spanish Movies: 58741 Spiritual Documentaries: 2760 Sports & Fitness: 9327 Sports Comedies: 5286 Sports Documentaries: 180 Sports Dramas: 7243 Sports Movies: 4370 Spy Action & Adventure: 10702 Spy Thrillers: 9147 Stage Musicals: 55774 Stand-up Comedy: 11559 Steamy Romantic Movies: 35800 Steamy Thrillers: 972 Supernatural Horror Movies: 42023 Supernatural Thrillers: 11140 Tearjerkers: 6384 Teen Comedies: 3519 Teen Dramas: 9299 Teen Screams: 52147 Teen TV Shows: 60951 Thrillers: 8933 Travel & Adventure Documentaries: 1159 TV Action & Adventure: 10673 TV Cartoons: 11177 TV Comedies: 10375 TV Documentaries: 10105 TV Dramas: 11714 TV Horror: 83059 TV Mysteries: 4366 TV Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 1372 TV Shows: 83 Urban & Dance Concerts: 9472 Vampire Horror Movies: 75804 Werewolf Horror Movies: 75930 Westerns: 7700 World Music Concerts: 2856 Zombie Horror Movies: 75405 And here is the full, gigantic (unofficial) list of codes. There is also a handy Chrome extension you can use too. Happy binge-viewing!