Summary of Changes in Stockholders Equity (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Unrealized loss due to fair value adjustments on interest rate swap agreements, taxes	$ 368	$ 428
Unrealized (loss) gain due to fair value adjustments on available-for-sale securities, taxes	1,192	833
Declaration Date	Feb. 14, 2014	Feb. 12, 2013
Amount per Share of Common Stock	$ 0.25	$ 0.21
Record Date	Mar. 04, 2014	Mar. 04, 2013
Date Paid	Mar. 19, 2014	Mar. 15, 2013
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. Stockholders' Equity
Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Unrealized loss due to fair value adjustments on interest rate swap agreements, taxes	368	428
Unrealized (loss) gain due to fair value adjustments on available-for-sale securities, taxes	$ 1,192	$ 833