In a nutshell: If you can't find a specific movie or TV show on Netflix, it may be due to regional availability, licensing issues, or parental controls. You can submit requests for up to three titles, though Netflix doesn't guarantee acquisition. Titles can also be removed when
Can’t find your favorite movie or TV show on Netflix? There could be several reasons. It may not be available in your country yet, or the streaming rights might not be available for your region. The title could also be restricted based on your profile settings, such as parental controls. If you’re outside the US, the title may not appear due to language settings. It may have been removed, too, because the licensing agreement has expired. The good news is that you can request shows directly from Netflix. Continue reading for step-by-step instructions on how to do this.
Use this form to submit up to three movie or TV show requests to Netflix. Simply enter the title in the suggestion boxes and click Submit Suggestion.
Keep in mind that some titles may not be available on Netflix, especially if another company holds exclusive streaming rights. For example, shows like Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon are exclusive to HBO. In other cases, Netflix may not have access to the licensing rights for certain content.
Also, Netflix does not respond to individual requests, but your suggestions are received and considered. Depending on demand and availability, Netflix may choose to acquire the rights to those titles in the future.
If you’d like to suggest more titles, simply click the Suggest More Titles link. This will take you back to the Request TV Shows or Movies page, where you can enter new titles and click Submit Suggestion again.
When Netflix acquires the rights to a movie or series, the title isn’t guaranteed to stay on the platform permanently. While Netflix aims to keep popular content available, licenses do expire, and the rights may no longer be renewed.
Availability also depends on factors such as a title’s popularity and the cost of maintaining its license.
The good news is that Netflix will notify you when a movie or show is about to leave the platform, so you’ll have time to watch it before it’s removed.
Your Netflix homepage is personalized to show movies and TV shows you’re likely to enjoy based on your viewing history and searches. If you want to explore more titles, try selecting Movies or Shows from the menu. You can also browse categories like New & Hot or New & Popular to discover what others are watching. More importantly, you can search for movie titles or shows in a specific genre. Just select a genre from the list to see the list of movies or shows.
Are you using a virtual private network (VPN)? We recommend turning it off. Otherwise, you may only see titles with global availability instead of movies or TV shows specific to your location.
Were you able to request your favorite shows? You can use the same form anytime you want to suggest more movies or TV series to Netflix. Netflix works with studio partners to acquire licensing rights for various titles. In addition, it offers original content, including popular shows like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, and Squid Game. If you’re looking for Netflix Originals, visit Netflix.com/originals to explore available titles. You can also browse by genre to discover more movies and shows on the platform. Have more questions about requesting content on Netflix? Contact Customer Support today.
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