How to Find More Arabic Movies on Netflix

Feb 16

Netflix has come a long way in its multi-lingual offerings in recent years. But, if you want to watch content in a language not dominant in the country you’re in, you may have difficulty finding what you’re looking for. For example, if you are in the United States and trying to watch Arabic movies and shows on Netflix. So how can you find more Arabic movies on Netflix? Here are a few tips and tricks.

Looking for specific movie and show suggestions? Check out our Best Arabic Movies on Netflix post.

Having trouble finding Arabic-language content on Netflix?

Search by Audio or Subtitle Language

1) Select “Browse by Languages” in the Netflix home page header

2) Select “Arabic” as the preferred language

Note that Netflix has the option to select among content originally created in Arabic, dubbed in Arabic, or subtitled in Arabic

Select Your Language Preference on Netflix

Temporarily Change the Account Language

Don’t have an option for Arabic subtitles? Try changing your account language.

Netflix provides subtitles in 5-7 languages which are recommended based on your region and viewing history. If Arabic subtitles aren’t available, temporarily changing your account to Arabic can fix this issue.

1) Go to Account

2) Select a profile

3) Select Language

4) Select a Display Language

3) Click “save”

Note: Make sure you know enough of the language to switch back afterwards! Arabic subtitles should now be available.

Search by Secret Code

We recently learned this Secret Codes tip from Arabic for Nerds. Everything on Netflix is categorised by specific codes, which can be used to find comprehensive lists of shows or movies. Simply access Netflix from a browser (these won’t work from the app) using the url: https://netflix.com/browse/genre/#####

In place of the #####, put the secret code. Here are a few:

1) Arabic Language Movies

Code: 61145

http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/61145

2) Critically-Acclaimed Arabic-Language Movies

Code: 63739

http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/63739

3) Arabic Language Documentaries

Code: 59386

http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/59386

Critically-acclaimed Arabic-language Movies — **Critically-acclaimed Arabic-Language Movies**

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