Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 852	$ 1,259	$ 1,112	$ 9,493
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	(6,598)	(3,547)	(7,355)	(12,318)
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	(20)		(211)
Others	51	53	159	155
Comprehensive income (loss)	(5,715)	(2,235)	(6,295)	(2,670)
Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(50)	(38)	(103)	88
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)	(5)	(2)	(15)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Reading International, Inc.	$ (5,663)	$ (2,192)	$ (6,190)	$ (2,743)