Long-Lived Asset Impairment Charges (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 430	$ 1,101	$ 784	$ 1,945
U.S. Operating Segment
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Theatre properties	430	651	784	770
International Operating Segment
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Theatre properties		$ 450		$ 1,175