# Searching on Netflix **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 15, 2016, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-on-netflix/762922 "2016-08-15T15:36:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![OldGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3bc359/32.png) [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2016, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-on-netflix/762922/1 "2016-08-15T15:36:31Z")
Is it possible to search for shows/movies available on Netflix someplace on line without being a member. Yes I am a member and can use their horrible search through my TV, but I’d prefer to use my computer. And yes I can go to the Just Watch site, but that will give me shows from many sources I can buy. What I’d like is a list of movies and shows I could just search using Firefox’s or IE’s simple search. The only question even close to this with Netflix’s FAQ, is "What’s the selection like? To which they answer: “We have thousands of movies and TV shows available to watch instantly on any device that streams Netflix. There are never any commercials no matter how much you watch, and you can pause, rewind, fast forward or re-watch as often as you like. It’s really that easy!” Gee thanks for the ad Netflix, but what IS the selection like? I get the impression they don’t want a list available on line because if a prospective buyer didn’t find the one show he was interested in he might not sign up for the free trial and get hooked in. Hmm I’d better stop now or I might have to pit them. ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2016, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-on-netflix/762922/2 "2016-08-15T15:46:53Z")
There is a search hack for browsing via computer: > **[These Secret Netflix Codes Unlock Tons Of Hidden Categories](https://www.momdeals.com/mom-hacks/these-secret-netflix-codes-can-unlock-thousands-of-hidden-categories-693)** > > Have you ever spent hoursssss browsing Netflix only to end up not even picking a movie? You're not the only one to experience what we like to call 'ONS' or... ---
**Author:** ![mcgato](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ac8455/32.png) [@mcgato](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mcgato)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2016, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-on-netflix/762922/3 "2016-08-15T16:14:09Z")
[This site lets you search Netflix](http://www.cinesift.com/#/), or Amazon Prime. Just use the filter at the top to check or uncheck the desired sites. ---
**Author:** ![Personal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Personal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Personal)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2016, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-on-netflix/762922/4 "2016-08-15T16:21:23Z")
This is one of my gripes. Searching using my Vizio smart TV in the living room is a pain. The search using the Roku in the bedroom is a pain. Both use different clients for both Netflix and Prime. mcgato’s link looks promising. Good question, OldGuy. ---
**Author:** ![oft\_wears\_hats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7993a0/32.png) [@oft\_wears\_hats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oft_wears_hats)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2016, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-on-netflix/762922/5 "2016-08-15T16:48:29Z")
[InstantWatcher](http://www.instantwatcher.com) also works. ---
**Author:** ![NeonMadman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/58f4c7/32.png) [@NeonMadman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NeonMadman)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2016, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-on-netflix/762922/6 "2016-08-15T16:59:54Z")
I’ve wondered the same thing about Hulu. I’m thinking of signing up for it at some point, but I already subscribe to Netflix, and it would be nice to know exactly what I’d be getting with Hulu that I don’t already have access to. ---
**Author:** ![OldGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3bc359/32.png) [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2016, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-on-netflix/762922/7 "2016-08-15T17:10:25Z")
> [@mcgato](#): > > [This site lets you search Netflix](http://www.cinesift.com/#/), or Amazon Prime. Just use the filter at the top to check or uncheck the desired sites. Can’t get that site to work at all. If I click on Filter, whatever I typed into the search area disappears. If I click back to re-enter that name, the filter choices reset. ---
**Author:** ![AllShookDown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d9b06d/32.png) [@AllShookDown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AllShookDown)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2016, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-on-netflix/762922/8 "2016-08-15T19:21:05Z")
I use [instantwatcher](http://instantwatcher.com/), too. It does both movies and TV and it’s easy to find new releases. ---
**Author:** ![Doug\_K](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5ac83/32.png) [@Doug\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_K)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2016, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-on-netflix/762922/9 "2016-08-15T21:14:15Z")
Why do you think you can’t use your computer? If you have access with your TV you can use your computer. Just go to [www.netflix.com](http://www.netflix.com) with your computer and sign in with the same credentials you used with your TV. ---
**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-on-netflix/762922/10 "2016-08-16T05:37:16Z")
This works well, the list is towards the bottom and when it loads it is searchable/ > **[What's New on Netflix USA Today!](https://netflixable.com/usa)** > > What's New on Netflix USA today. Updated every hour with new movies and shows on Netflix around the world! Dennis