Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]
Net income attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc.	$ 35,443		$ 32,594
Earnings allocated to participating share-based awards	(211)	[1]	(318)	[1]
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 35,232		$ 32,276
Basic weighted average common stock outstanding	114,182		113,447
Common equivalent shares for stock options			15
Common equivalent shares for restricted stock units	428		517
Diluted	114,610		113,979
Basic earnings per share attributable to common stockholders	$ 0.31		$ 0.28
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders	$ 0.31		$ 0.28

[1] For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, a weighted average of approximately 689 and 1,128 shares of unvested restricted stock, respectively, were considered participating securities.