Commitments and Contingencies (Expected Timing of Payments for Commitments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Less than one year	$ 4,703,172	$ 3,747,648
Due after one year and through 3 years	5,249,147	4,495,103
Due after 3 years and through 5 years	891,864	1,164,308
Due after 5 years	58,048	44,053
Total streaming content obligations	$ 10,902,231	$ 9,451,112