Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (254)	$ (672)
Foreign currency translation gain	7,620	1,012
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale investments	1	(1)
Amortization of pension prior service costs	236	165
Comprehensive income	7,603	504
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	39	4
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(82)
Comprehensive income attributable to Reading International, Inc.	$ 7,560	$ 508