Business Segments (Reconciliation To Net Loss Attributable To Common Shareholders) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Business Segments [Abstract]
Total segment operating income	$ 6,503	$ 6,094
Depreciation and amortization expense	91	112
General and administrative expense	3,831	3,448
Operating income	2,581	2,534
Interest expense, net	(2,297)	(2,673)
Other income	744	16
Loss on sale of assets		(7)
Income tax expense	(1,592)	(889)
Equity earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures and entities	310	347
Net loss	(254)	(672)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	39	4
Net loss attributable to Reading International, Inc. common shareholders	$ (215)	$ (668)