Business Segments (Reconciliation To Net Loss Attributable To Common Shareholders) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Business Segments [Abstract]
Total segment operating income	$ 11,262	$ 9,152	$ 17,356	$ 17,660
Depreciation and amortization expense	110	97	221	236
General and administrative expense	3,386	3,398	6,833	6,937
Operating income	7,766	5,657	10,302	10,487
Interest expense, net	(2,636)	(5,683)	(5,309)	(9,443)
Other income	113	68	128	23
Loss on sale of assets		(2)	(7)	(2)
Income tax expense	(1,500)	(259)	(2,389)	(1,884)
Equity earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures	432	399	779	812
Income from discontinued operations		44		120
Net income	4,175	224	3,504	113
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(40)	15	(36)	(116)
Net income (loss) attributable to Reading International, Inc. common shareholders	$ 4,135	$ 239	$ 3,468	$ (3)