Business Segments And Geographic Area Information (Reconciliation To Net Income Attributable To Common Shareholders) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segments Reporting And Geographic Area Information [Abstract]
Total segment operating income									$ 35,504	$ 32,382	$ 32,533
Depreciation and amortization expense									433	454	309
General and administrative expense									14,136	12,801	14,046
Operating income									20,935	19,127	18,178
Interest expense, net									(10,037)	(16,426)	(21,038)
Other income (loss)									1,876	(563)	1,157
Gain (loss) on sale of assets									(56)	144	(67)
Income tax benefit (expense)									(4,942)	(4,904)	12,330
Equity earnings (loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures and entities									1,369	1,621	(1,552)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations										(85)	232
Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operation										(320)	1,656
Net income (loss)	3,209	2,431	4,176	(671)	(1,917)	396	224	(109)	9,145	(1,406)	10,896
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests									(104)	492	(940)
Net income (loss) attributable to Reading International, Inc. common shareholders	$ 3,181	$ 2,393	$ 4,135	$ (668)	$ (1,277)	$ 363	$ 239	$ (239)	$ 9,041	$ (914)	$ 9,956