| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2412403 - Disclosure - Segment Information (Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas) (Details) (http://www.netflix.com/role/SegmentInformationLongLivedAssetsByGeographicAreasDetails) |
| Table | Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001065280 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |||
| Geographical [Axis] | Geographical [Axis] | |||
| United States [Member] | International [Member] | United States [Member] | International [Member] | |
Long-lived assets | ||||