Summary of Changes in Stockholders Equity (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Unrealized loss due to fair value adjustments on interest rate swap agreements, taxes	$ 963		$ 399		$ 1,391	$ 24
Unrealized (loss) gain due to fair value adjustments on available-for-sale securities, taxes	415		669		1,249	3,219
Dividends declared, per share	$ 0.21	$ 0.21	$ 0.21	$ 0.21	$ 0.42	$ 0.42
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. Stockholders' Equity
Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Unrealized loss due to fair value adjustments on interest rate swap agreements, taxes					1,391	24
Unrealized (loss) gain due to fair value adjustments on available-for-sale securities, taxes					$ 1,249	$ 3,219