General (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 27, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Numerator:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to The Marcus Corporation	$ 4,071	$ (1,372)	$ 20,747	$ 14,031
Denominator:
Denominator for basic EPS	26,986	27,254	27,039	28,105
Effect of dilutive employee stock options	50	20	44	19
Denominator for diluted EPS	27,036	27,274	27,083	28,124
Net earnings (loss) per share - basic:
Common Stock	$ 0.16	$ (0.05)	$ 0.79	$ 0.56
Net earnings per share - diluted:
Common Stock	$ 0.15	$ (0.05)	$ 0.77	$ 0.50
Common Stock [Member]
Net earnings (loss) per share - basic:
Common Stock	$ 0.16	$ (0.05)	$ 0.79	$ 0.56
Net earnings per share - diluted:
Common Stock	$ 0.15	$ (0.05)	$ 0.77	$ 0.50
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Net earnings (loss) per share - basic:
Common Stock	$ 0.14	$ (0.05)	$ 0.72	$ 0.48
Net earnings per share - diluted:
Common Stock	$ 0.14	$ (0.05)	$ 0.72	$ 0.48