Consolidated Statements of Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Aug. 29, 2013	Aug. 30, 2012
Revenues:
Theatre admissions	$ 42,109	$ 38,478
Rooms	32,570	29,964
Theatre concessions	23,689	20,979
Food and beverage	15,530	14,769
Other revenues	15,134	13,749
Total revenues	129,032	117,939
Costs and expenses:
Theatre operations	34,623	32,566
Rooms	10,692	9,857
Theatre concessions	6,138	5,557
Food and beverage	11,546	10,729
Advertising and marketing	6,884	6,405
Administrative	12,244	10,762
Depreciation and amortization	8,327	8,313
Rent	2,125	2,113
Property taxes	3,422	3,635
Other operating expenses	8,684	7,547
Total costs and expenses	104,685	97,484
Operating income	24,347	20,455
Other income (expense):
Investment income	3	24
Interest expense	(2,394)	(2,074)
Gain on disposition of property, equipment and other assets	17	22
Equity losses from unconsolidated joint ventures, net	(83)	(40)
Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total	(2,457)	(2,068)
Earnings before income taxes	21,890	18,387
Income taxes	9,044	7,708
Net earnings	12,846	10,679
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(585)	0
Net earnings attributable to The Marcus Corporation	$ 13,431	$ 10,679
Common Stock [Member]
Net earnings per share - basic:
Common Stock	$ 0.51	$ 0.38
Net earnings per share - diluted:
Common Stock	$ 0.50	$ 0.37
Dividends per share:
Common Stock	$ 0.085	$ 0.085
Common Class B [Member]
Net earnings per share - basic:
Common Stock	$ 0.47	$ 0.35
Net earnings per share - diluted:
Common Stock	$ 0.46	$ 0.34
Dividends per share:
Common Stock	$ 0.077	$ 0.077