Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net income	$ 3,939	$ 2,431	$ 8,458	$ 5,934
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	(14,687)	5,819	(4,627)	(13,043)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale investments	(1)	(2)	(2)	2
Amortization of pension prior service costs	215	166	686	496
Comprehensive income (loss)	(10,534)	8,414	4,515	(6,611)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(38)	23	(74)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(42)	(15)	(14)	57
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Reading International, Inc.	$ (10,576)	$ 8,361	$ 4,524	$ (6,628)