How to Watch Raiders of the Lost Ark on Netflix in the US with a VPN (2026)

Raiders of the Lost Ark is currently available on Netflix in India. The Netflix India title page currently lists the 1981 movie, so India is the primary VPN region to try if you want to watch Raiders of the Lost Ark on Netflix from the US.

Netflix US does not currently carry the movie. The US Netflix title page says it is unavailable in the country. Private Internet Access, ExpressVPN, and NordVPN all currently provide an India option, although each uses a virtual location rather than physical VPN hardware inside India.

Netflix lists the movie under its full title, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, on the current India catalog page. A VPN connection can give you an Indian IP address, but Netflix can identify some VPN connections, so access is not guaranteed. Netflix explains this behavior in its official VPN guidance.

How to watch Raiders of the Lost Ark on Netflix with a VPN

The process is straightforward. The important part is connecting to India before opening Netflix so the service sees the VPN’s Indian IP address when it loads the catalog.

1. Choose a VPN. Private Internet Access is the first recommendation, followed by ExpressVPN and NordVPN.
2. Download and install the VPN app on your device.
3. Connect to the VPN’s India location.
4. Fully close Netflix if it is already open.
5. Reopen Netflix after the VPN connects.
6. Sign in with your existing Netflix account.
7. Search for Raiders of the Lost Ark. Netflix may list it as Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.
8. Start playback if the title appears.

India is currently the best region to use because a current JustWatch India check also lists Raiders of the Lost Ark as streaming on Netflix. You do not need to create a new Netflix account. Sign in with the same account you already use in the US.

Best VPNs for watching Raiders of the Lost Ark on Netflix

All three VPNs below currently provide an India location. Their India setups differ, so the exact connection route depends on the provider you choose.

VPN	India option	How it works
Private Internet Access	India, Mumbai IP	Virtual India location with an Indian IP address
ExpressVPN	India via Singapore or India via UK	Two virtual India routes that assign an Indian IP address
NordVPN	India virtual location	One virtual India location that provides an Indian IP address

1. Private Internet Access

Private Internet Access is the Editor’s Choice for this movie because its India setup is simple and clearly documented. PIA says you can select India in the PIA app to connect to its virtual India servers and receive an Indian IP address associated with Mumbai.

PIA does not keep its India server hardware inside India. Its current virtual server list says the Mumbai, India location uses physical infrastructure in Singapore. In practical terms, Netflix sees the Indian IP country even though the VPN traffic passes through server hardware in Singapore.

To connect, open PIA, search for India, select it, and wait for the connection to complete before reopening Netflix. If the movie does not appear, disconnect and reconnect to the India location before trying again. PIA’s virtual location documentation confirms the India-to-Singapore setup, but that does not mean Netflix will accept every PIA IP address.

2. ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN currently gives users two ways to obtain an Indian IP address: India via Singapore and India via UK. Its official India server page says both are virtual locations, which means the physical servers sit outside India while the connection receives an Indian IP address.

Start with India via Singapore in the ExpressVPN app, connect, fully close Netflix, and then reopen it. If Raiders of the Lost Ark does not appear, switch to India via UK and repeat the process. Having two India routes gives you a practical alternative without changing to a different Netflix country.

Neither route guarantees Netflix access. Netflix can identify VPN IP addresses, and a route that works at one point may stop working later.

3. NordVPN

NordVPN also offers India as a virtual location. According to its India server support page, NordVPN removed its physical servers from India and later introduced one virtual India location that provides an Indian IP address. NordVPN does not identify the physical host country for that virtual India location on that support page.

Open the NordVPN app, select India, and connect before launching Netflix. NordVPN also includes SmartPlay in its apps. SmartPlay runs automatically when you connect to a NordVPN server, so there is no separate setting to enable before streaming.

If Netflix does not show the movie, disconnect and reconnect to India, then reopen Netflix. SmartPlay can help with streaming connectivity, but NordVPN cannot guarantee that Netflix will accept a particular VPN connection.

What to do if Raiders of the Lost Ark does not appear

If Netflix opens but the movie is missing, refresh the connection before assuming the India catalog has changed.

1. Close Netflix completely.
2. Disconnect from the VPN.
3. Reconnect to India.
4. Try another server or route in India when your VPN offers one.
5. Clear Netflix cookies and your browser cache.
6. Open a private or incognito browser window.
7. Reopen Netflix and sign in again.
8. Search for Raiders of the Lost Ark.

With ExpressVPN, switch between India via Singapore and India via UK. With PIA or NordVPN, reconnect to the India location and try again. Netflix can display a VPN or proxy error when it identifies the connection, as described in its VPN and proxy troubleshooting guidance. Regional catalogs also change, so a movie that is available today may move later.

Netflix may detect the VPN

A VPN can change the location associated with your public IP address, but Netflix does not guarantee access to a different regional library. Netflix’s VPN policy says viewers using a VPN may only see movies and shows that Netflix has worldwide licensing for.

That means an Indian IP address does not automatically guarantee that Raiders of the Lost Ark will appear. Netflix may detect the VPN connection or restrict what you can see. Reconnecting or trying another India route can sometimes change the result, but no server can guarantee access.

Can you use a Netflix ad-supported plan with a VPN?

No. Netflix currently says VPNs are not supported with its ad-supported experience. Its official VPN error guidance tells users on an ad-supported experience to turn off the VPN. If your Netflix plan includes ads, this method is not supported by Netflix.

Does changing the VPN location change your Netflix account?

No new Netflix account is required. Your email address, password, profiles, and account credentials remain the same when you connect to an India VPN location.

The VPN changes the IP address and apparent network location that Netflix sees. If Netflix accepts the connection, the visible catalog can reflect the region associated with that IP address. Disconnecting from the VPN does not replace your Netflix account or change your login details.

Which VPN should you use?

Private Internet Access is the first recommendation for Raiders of the Lost Ark because its India virtual location provides a Mumbai-registered Indian IP address while its physical server operates from Singapore. PIA clearly documents that virtual India setup, which makes the routing easy to understand.

ExpressVPN is second because it provides two India routes, India via Singapore and India via UK, giving you another route to try without switching Netflix countries. NordVPN is third and offers one virtual India location plus automatic SmartPlay in its VPN apps.

India is currently the Netflix country to try for Raiders of the Lost Ark. A recent India availability check lists the movie on Netflix, while the US Netflix page currently says it is unavailable. Netflix catalogs and VPN detection can change, so confirm availability again if the movie stops appearing.