Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract] Document - Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document - Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document - Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Entities [Table] Entities [Table] Entities [Table] Class Of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class Of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Common Class B [Member] Class B Common Stock [Member] Common Class B [Member] Document Information [Line Items] Document Information [Line Items] Document Information [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Type Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Assets [Abstract] ASSETS ASSETS Assets Current [Abstract] Current assets: Current assets: Cash Cash Equivalents and Short Term Investments Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Restricted cash Accounts Notes and Loans Receivable Net Current Accounts and notes receivable, net of reserves of $1,267 and $1,066, respectively Accounts and notes receivable, net of reserves of $1,072 and $880, respectively Income Taxes Receivable Refundable income taxes Refundable income taxes Deferred Tax Assets Net Current Deferred income taxes Deferred income taxes Other Assets Current Other current assets Other current assets Assets Current Total current assets Total current assets Property Plant and Equipment Net [Abstract] Property and equipment: Property and equipment: Land and Land Improvements Land and improvements Land and improvements Buildings and Improvements Gross Buildings and improvements Buildings and improvements Leasehold Improvements Gross Leasehold improvements Leasehold improvements Furniture Fixtures and Equipment Gross Furniture, fixtures and equipment Furniture, fixtures and equipment Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets commonly used in offices and stores. Examples include desks, chairs, and store fixtures and equipment. Construction In Progress Gross Construction in progress Construction in progress Property Plant and Equipment Gross Total property and equipment Total property and equipment Accumulated Depreciation Depletion and Amortization Property Plant and Equipment Less accumulated depreciation and amortization Less accumulated depreciation and amortization Property Plant and Equipment Net Net property and equipment Net property and equipment Other Assets [Abstract] Other assets: Other assets: Investments In Affiliates Subsidiaries Associates and Joint Ventures Investments in joint ventures Investments in joint ventures Goodwill Goodwill Goodwill Assets Held For Sale Other Noncurrent Condominium units Condominium units Other Assets Noncurrent Other Other Total Other Assets Total other assets Total other assets The aggregate carrying amounts, as of the balance sheet date, of total other noncurrent assets.Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets TOTAL ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS Liabilities and Stockholders Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Current liabilities: Accounts Payable Current Accounts payable Accounts payable Accrued Income Taxes Income taxes Accrual For Taxes Other Than Income Taxes Current Taxes other than income taxes Taxes other than income taxes Employee Related Liabilities Current Accrued compensation Accrued compensation Other Accrued Liabilities Current Other accrued liabilities Other accrued liabilities Capital Lease Obligations Current Current portion of capital lease obligation Current portion of capital lease obligation Long Term Debt Current Current maturities of long-term debt Current maturities of long-term debt Liabilities Current Total current liabilities Total current liabilities Capital Lease Obligations Noncurrent Capital lease obligation Capital lease obligation Long Term Debt Noncurrent Long-term debt Long-term debt Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Deferred income taxes Deferred Compensation Liability Classified and Other Liabilities Noncurrent Deferred compensation and other Deferred compensation and other Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liabilities for all deferred compensation arrangements payable beyond one year (or the operating cycle, if longer). Also includes the aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Equity: Shareholders' equity: Preferred Stock Value Preferred Stock, $1 par; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued Preferred Stock, $1 par; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued Common Stock, Value, Issued Common Stock Class B Common Stock, $1 par; authorized 33,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 8,773,073 shares at November 29, 2012 and 8,817,315 shares at May 31, 2012 Additional Paid In Capital Capital in excess of par Capital in excess of par Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit Retained earnings Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated other comprehensive loss Stockholders Equity Before Treasury Stock Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock Treasury Stock Value Less cost of Common Stock in treasury (2,300,439 shares at August 30, 2012 and 2,298,904 shares at May 31, 2012) Less cost of Common Stock in treasury (3,920,030 shares at November 29, 2012 and 2,298,904 shares at May 31, 2012) Stockholders Equity Total shareholders' equity Total shareholders' equity attributable to The Marcus Corporation Stockholders' Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interests Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Liabilities and Stockholders Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Accounts and notes receivable, reserves Accounts and notes receivable, reserves Preferred Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Preferred Stock, par (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, par Preferred Stock Shares Authorized Preferred Stock, authorized Preferred Stock, authorized Preferred Stock Shares Issued Preferred Stock, issued Preferred Stock, issued Treasury Stock Shares Cost of Common Stock in treasury, shares Cost of Common Stock in treasury, shares Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Common Stock, par (in dollars per share) Common Stock, par Common Stock Shares Authorized Common Stock, authorized Common Stock, authorized Common Stock Shares Issued Common Stock, issued Common Stock, issued Common Stock Shares Outstanding Common Stock, outstanding Common Stock, outstanding Income Statement [Abstract] Income Statement [Abstract] Income Statement [Abstract] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Revenues [Abstract] Revenues: Revenues: Admissions Revenue Theatre admissions Theatre admissions Occupancy Revenue Rooms Rooms Concessions Revenue Theatre concessions Theatre concessions Food and Beverage Revenue Food and beverage Food and beverage Other Sales Revenue Net Other revenues Other revenues Revenues Revenues Total revenues Total revenues Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Costs and expenses: Costs and expenses: Service Management Costs Theatre operations Theatre operations Occupancy Costs Rooms Rooms Concessions Costs Theatre concessions Theatre concessions Food and Beverage Cost Of Sales Food and beverage Food and beverage Marketing and Advertising Expense Advertising and marketing Advertising and marketing General and Administrative Expense Administrative Administrative Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization Lease and Rental Expense Rent Rent Real Estate Tax Expense Property taxes Property taxes Other Cost and Expense Operating Other operating expenses Other operating expenses Asset Impairment Charges Impairment charge Costs and Expenses Total costs and expenses Total costs and expenses Operating Income (Loss) Operating income (loss) Operating income Nonoperating Income Expense [Abstract] Other income (expense): Other income (expense): Investment Income Net Investment income Investment income (loss) Interest Expense Interest expense Interest expense Gain Loss On Sale Of Property Plant Equipment Gain (loss) on disposition of property, equipment and other assets Loss on disposition of property, equipment and other assets Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated joint ventures, net Equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated joint ventures, net Nonoperating Income Expense Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest Earnings (loss) before income taxes Earnings before income taxes Income Tax Expense Benefit Income taxes Income taxes (benefit) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Net earnings Net earnings Net Income (Loss) Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest, Other Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable To Parent Net earnings Net earnings attributable to The Marcus Corporation Net earnings Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Net earnings per share - basic: Net earnings per share - basic: Earnings Per Share, Basic Common Stock Class B Common Stock Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Net earnings per share - diluted: Net earnings per share - diluted: Earnings Per Share, Diluted Common Stock Common Stock Dividends Common Stock [Abstract] Dividends per share: Dividends per share: Common Stock Dividends Per Share Declared Common Stock Common Stock Statement Of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of Tax [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-For-Sale Securities Adjustment, Net Of Tax Change in unrealized gain on available for sale investments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-For-Sale Securities Adjustment, Net Of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying As Hedges, Net Of Tax Amortization of loss on swap agreement Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of Tax Other comprehensive income (loss) Other comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of Tax, Attributable To Parent Comprehensive income Comprehensive income attributable to The Marcus Corporation Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] OPERATING ACTIVITIES: OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustment Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Losses on loans to and investments in joint ventures This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the undistributed net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. Such amount typically reflects adjustments similar to those made in preparing consolidated statements, including adjustments to eliminate intercompany gains and losses, and to amortize, if appropriate, any difference between cost and underlying equity in net assets of the investee at the date of investment. Losses on loans to and investments in joint ventures Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions Distribution from joint venture Distribution from joint venture Gain Loss On Disposition Of Property (Gain) loss on disposition of property, equipment and other assets (Gain) loss on disposition of property, equipment and other assets Adjustment For Amortization Amortization of loss on swap agreement Amortization of loss on swap agreement Amortization Of Intangible Assets Amortization of favorable lease right Amortization of favorable lease right Share Based Compensation Stock compensation expense Stock compensation expense Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Deferred income taxes Deferred income taxes Deferred income taxes Other Noncash Income Expense Deferred compensation and other Deferred compensation and other Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase Decrease In Accounts and Notes Receivable Accounts and notes receivable Accounts and notes receivable Increase Decrease In Other Current Assets Other current assets Other current assets Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable Accounts payable Accounts payable Accounts payable Increase Decrease In Income Taxes Payable Net Of Income Taxes Receivable Income taxes Income taxes Increase Decrease In Property and Other Taxes Payable Taxes other than income taxes Taxes other than income taxes Increase Decrease In Employee Related Liabilities Accrued compensation Accrued compensation Accrued compensation Increase Decrease In Other Accrued Liabilities Other accrued liabilities Other accrued liabilities Other accrued liabilities Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Total adjustments Total adjustments Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract] INVESTING ACTIVITIES: INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Payments To Acquire Property Plant and Equipment Capital expenditures including purchase of hotel Capital expenditures Proceeds From Sale Of Property Plant and Equipment Proceeds from disposals of property, equipment and other assets Proceeds from disposals of property, equipment and other assets Proceeds from disposals of property, equipment and other assets Increase Decrease In Restricted Cash Increase in restricted cash Increase in restricted cash Payments For Proceeds From Other Investing Activities Increase in other assets Increase in other assets Payments To Acquire Interest In Joint Venture Purchase of interest in joint venture Capital contribution in joint venture Purchase of interest in joint venture Payments For Advance To Affiliate Cash advanced to joint venture Cash advanced to joint venture Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract] FINANCING ACTIVITIES: FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds From Repayments Of Debt [Abstract] Debt transactions: Debt transactions: Proceeds From Issuance Of Long Term Debt Proceeds from issuance of notes payable and long-term debt Proceeds from issuance of notes payable and long-term debt Repayments Of Long Term Debt Principal payments on notes payable and long-term debt Principal payments on notes payable and long-term debt Equity Securities [Abstract] Equity transactions: Equity transactions: Equity transactions: Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock Treasury stock transactions, except for stock options Treasury stock transactions, except for stock options Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised Exercise of stock options Exercise of stock options Payments Of Dividends Dividends paid Dividends paid Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Net cash used in financing activities Cash and Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Supplemental Information: Supplemental Information: Interest Paid Net Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized Income Taxes Paid Net Income taxes paid Income taxes paid (refunded), net General [Abstract] General [Abstract] Organization Consolidation and Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] General General Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisition Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Derivatives and Hedging Activities [Abstract] Long-term Debt [Text Block] Long-Term Debt Derivatives and Hedging Activities Capital Lease Obligation [Abstract] Capital Lease Obligation [Abstract] Capital Leases In Financial Statements Of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Capital Lease Obligation Capital Lease Obligation Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Income Taxes Contingencies [Abstract] Contingencies [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Contingencies Contingencies Business Segment Information [Abstract] Business Segment Information [Abstract] Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Business Segment Information Business Segment Information Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Basis Of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Policy Text Block] Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Policy Text Block] Impairment Or Disposal Of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] Postemployment Benefit Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block] Postemployment Benefit Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract] Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Unrealized Loss On Available For Sale Investments Unrealized loss on available for sale investments Accumulated appreciation or loss, net of tax, in value of the total of available-for-sale investment at the end of an accounting period. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Unrecognized Loss On Terminated Interest Rate Swap Agreement Unrecognized loss on terminated interest rate swap agreement Accumulated appreciation or loss, net of tax, in value of the total of terminated interest rate swap agreement at the end of an accounting period. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Of Tax Net unrecognized actuarial loss for pension obligation Net unrecognized actuarial loss for pension obligation Net Income (Loss) Available To Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract] Numerator: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Denominator: Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding, Basic Denominator for basic EPS Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Effect of dilutive employee stock options Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Denominator for diluted EPS Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan Net Amortization Of Prior Service Cost and Acturial Loss Net amortization of prior service cost and actuarial loss The amount of the prior service cost in net periodic benefit cost relating to benefit changes attributable to plan participants' prior service pursuant to a plan amendment or a plan initiation and acturial losses. Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Net periodic pension cost Net periodic pension cost Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Depreciation Depreciation Percentage Of Cash Dividends Percentage Of Cash Dividends Percentage of cash dividends entitled to common stock holders which is calculated on total dividends declared on Class B Common Stock. Available-For-Sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets Held-For-Use Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Business Acquisition, Date Of Acquisition [Abstract] Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Corporate Joint Venture [Member] Noncontrolling Interest In Joint Ventures Noncontrolling Interest in Joint Ventures Non-Recourse Debt Non-Recourse Debt Ownership Percentage In Joint Ventures Ownership Percentage In Joint Ventures Percentage of ownership in joint venture during the period. Major Types Of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types Of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Interest Rate Swap [Member] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Derivative, Amount Of Hedged Item Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item Derivative, Variable Interest Rate Derivative, Variable Interest Rate Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Derivative Fair Value Net Of Tax Derivative Fair Value Net Of Tax Fair value of derivative liability net of tax. Derivative Instruments, Loss Reclassified From Accumulated Oci Into Income, Effective Portion Derivative Instruments, Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion Derivative Instruments Loss Reclassified From Accumulated Oci Into Income Effective Portion Net Of Tax Derivative Instruments Loss Reclassified From Accumulated Oci Into Income Effective Portion Net Of Tax The portion of loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments, net of tax. Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Digital Systems [Member] Capital Leased Assets, Number Of Units Capital Leased Assets, Number of Units Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets By Major Class, Net Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Commitment Minimum Lease Payments Commitment Minimum Lease Payments The minimum lease payment of commitment during the period. Payments Obligation Reduced Amount Payments Obligation Reduced Amount The amount of expected reduction in capital lease obligation during the period. Expect Period Of Payments Obligation Expect Period Of Payments Obligation The expectation period of the payment obligation. Effective Income Tax Rate Effective Income Tax Rate The effective income tax rate of the company during the period. Lease Obligations Lease Obligations The maximum amount of future payments the Company could be required to pay if the new tenant defaults on its lease obligations. Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Consideration Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Consideration Business Segments [Axis] Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] Theatres [Member] Hotels Resorts [Member] Corporate Items [Member] Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] New Credit Agreement [Member] Line Of Credit Term Term of line of credit. Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Event Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share Dividends Payable