Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015		Sep. 30, 2014
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net loss	$ 327	$ 3,939	$ 19,436	[1]	$ 8,458
Foreign currency translation loss	(13,741)	(14,687)	(27,769)		(4,627)
Unrealized loss on available for sale investments	(4)	(1)	(3)		(2)
Amortization of actuarial loss	51	215	155		686
Comprehensive loss	(13,367)	(10,534)	(8,181)		4,515
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	54		60	[1]	23
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(37)	(42)	(59)		(14)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Reading International, Inc.	$ (13,350)	$ (10,576)	$ (8,180)		$ 4,524

[1] Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.