Long-Lived Asset Impairment Charges (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 354	$ 844
U.S. Operating Segment
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Theatre properties	354	119
International Operating Segment
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Theatre properties		$ 725