How to Change the Language on Netflix

Language options for Netflix movies

  • On Netflix.com, select Manage Profiles > choose the desired user profile > select your preferred language > Save > Done.
  • During a show, select Options (dialog box with writing inside) > choose a language > resume the program.

This article explains how to change the language on Netflix through Netflix's website. You can't change the Netflix language on mobile devices.

How to Change the Default Language in Netflix

If you open up Netflix only to find that everyone on the screen is speaking in a language you don’t understand, you’ll need to change the main language. To fix this problem, head over to the settings and fix them from your profile on Netflix's website.

While it is frustrating, fixing the language associated with your Netflix Profile requires signing into the website. If you attempt to do it from a phone or tablet, the option to choose a different language isn't displayed.

  1. Select Manage Profiles on Netflix.com. If you don't see that option, select your profile image at the top right of Netflix to find it in the menu.

  2. Select the user profile that you want to change.

  3. Select your preferred language from the drop-down menu.

    The Netflix language options are displayed against a black background.
  4. Select Save, then Done.

Change the Language or Add Subtitles By Show

Netflix is always adding new foreign movies and television shows, and you may find a program that looks amazing but isn’t in a language you understand. If this happens, you have two basic options available to you. You can check to see if it is available in your language or check for subtitles.

Many programs don’t include options for multiple languages, which depends on who produced and created it. Likewise, not every program has access to subtitles, and in some cases, the subtitles may not be fantastic. Typically, you’ll be able to find subtitles or multiple language options, but it's not a guarantee.

  1. Open the program you want to watch.

  2. Select options (represented as a dialog box with writing inside).

  3. Choose the alternative language or subtitles you want to listen to.

    The Options for audio and subtitles are superimposed over the Netflix logo.
  4. Resume your program.

How to Find Movies in Your Preferred Language

Not everyone wants to watch movies or television shows in a single language, and Netflix has pushed to include more non-English programming on their platform. If, for example, you're looking for programming in a specific language like Spanish, Korean, or Hindi, Netflix has a search function that allows you to find shows in your preferred language. This means you can find the foreign-language film you want to watch by performing the appropriate search.

Netflix's search function shows multiple movies and shows.

For instance, if you want to find the latest Korean drama, you can search for Korean language drama. The important part of the search is to use the phrase "X language." So "Spanish language," "Korean language," "German language," etc. If you perform a search without using "language," you won’t be limited to programming spoken in that language. By including a genre like Drama, Horror, or Action, you can further fine-tune your search results.

FAQ
  • How do I change the region on Netflix?

    You can only change your region on Netflix if you move. However, you can use a VPN to make it seem as though you're connecting to Netflix from another country or region. When using a VPN, you can only watch content for which Netflix holds global rights, for example, original content like Squid Game.

  • How do I change the password on Netflix?

    To change your Netflix password, navigate to Netflix.com in a browser and sign in to your Netflix account. Select your profile icon > Account > Membership & Billing and select Change Password. Enter your current password and then enter a new password twice. When finished, select Save.

  • How do I change the payment method on Netflix?

    To change your Netflix payment method, log in to Netflix and select your profile icon > Account > Manage Payment Info. Select Add Payment Method and enter your new payment information. When you return to the Manage Payment Info page, select Make preferred next to your new billing method.

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