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Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]      
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match 4.00%us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanEmployerMatchingContributionPercentOfMatch    
Benefit Plan Expense, Defined Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Plans $ 13,849amcx_BenefitPlanExpenseDefinedBenefitPlansAndDefinedContributionPlans $ 10,371amcx_BenefitPlanExpenseDefinedBenefitPlansAndDefinedContributionPlans $ 8,929amcx_BenefitPlanExpenseDefinedBenefitPlansAndDefinedContributionPlans