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Restructuring (Expense by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring expense $ 656us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 0us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
National Networks [Member]    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring expense 66us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= amcx_NationalNetworksMember
 
International And Other [Member]    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring expense $ 590us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= amcx_InternationalAndOtherMember