Business Segments (Reconciliation To Net Loss Attributable To Common Shareholders) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Business Segments [Abstract]
Total segment operating income	$ 8,630	$ 6,503
Depreciation and amortization expense	70	91
General and administrative expense	3,327	3,831
Operating income	5,233	2,581
Interest expense, net	(2,575)	(2,297)
Other income	2,731	744
Income tax expense	(2,523)	(1,592)
Equity earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures and entities	236	310
Net income (loss)	3,102	(254)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	16	39
Net income (loss) attributable to Reading International, Inc. common shareholders	$ 3,118	$ (215)