Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 3,917	$ 327	$ 9,066	$ 19,436
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	5,042	(13,741)	9,310	(27,769)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale investments	2	(4)	2	(3)
Amortization of actuarial loss	52	51	116	155
Comprehensive income (loss)	9,013	(13,367)	18,494	(8,181)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(62)	54	(12)	60
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(8)	(37)	(14)	(59)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Reading International, Inc.	$ 8,943	$ (13,350)	$ 18,468	$ (8,180)