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, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Business Segments [Abstract]
Total segment operating income	$ 9,482	$ 9,447	$ 28,477	$ 26,802
Depreciation and amortization expense	92	111	273	333
General and administrative expense	3,217	3,510	10,950	10,341
Operating income	6,173	5,826	17,254	16,128
Interest expense, net	(1,411)	(2,814)	(6,537)	(8,124)
Other income (expense)	242	(55)	1,630	72
Gain (loss) on sale of assets	25		25	(7)
Income tax benefit (expense)	(1,312)	(751)	(4,747)	(3,140)
Equity earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures and entities	222	225	833	1,005
Net income	3,939	2,431	8,458	5,934
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(38)	23	(74)
Net income attributable to Reading International, Inc. common shareholders	$ 3,939	$ 2,393	$ 8,481	$ 5,860