Business Segments (Reconciliation To Net Loss Attributable To Common Shareholders) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Business Segments [Abstract]
Total segment operating income	$ 9,447	$ 7,365	$ 26,802	$ 25,025
Depreciation and amortization expense	111	101	333	336
General and administrative expense	3,510	3,107	10,341	10,042
Operating income	5,826	4,157	16,128	14,647
Interest expense, net	(2,814)	(4,165)	(8,124)	(13,608)
Other income	(55)	182	72	202
Gain (loss) on sale of assets		86	(7)	84
Income tax benefit (expense)	(751)	100	(3,140)	(1,784)
Equity earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures	225	277	1,005	1,090
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(241)		(121)
Net income	2,431	396	5,934	510
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(38)	(33)	(74)	(149)
Net income (loss) attributable to Reading International, Inc. common shareholders	$ 2,393	$ 363	$ 5,860	$ 361