Consolidated Statements of Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Revenues:
Theatre admissions	$ 41,345	$ 42,109
Rooms	34,681	32,570
Theatre concessions	24,922	23,689
Food and beverage	16,155	15,530
Other revenues	14,666	15,134
Total revenues	131,769	129,032
Costs and expenses:
Theatre operations	34,863	34,623
Rooms	11,402	10,692
Theatre concessions	6,721	6,138
Food and beverage	12,063	11,546
Advertising and marketing	7,388	6,884
Administrative	12,392	12,244
Depreciation and amortization	9,078	8,327
Rent	2,154	2,125
Property taxes	3,906	3,422
Other operating expenses	9,113	8,684
Total costs and expenses	109,080	104,685
Operating income	22,689	24,347
Other income (expense):
Investment income	25	3
Interest expense	(2,404)	(2,394)
Gain (loss) on disposition of property, equipment and other assets	(6)	17
Equity losses from unconsolidated joint ventures, net	(41)	(83)
Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total	(2,426)	(2,457)
Earnings before income taxes	20,263	21,890
Income taxes	7,987	9,044
Net earnings	12,276	12,846
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(156)	(585)
Net earnings attributable to The Marcus Corporation	$ 12,432	$ 13,431
Common Stock [Member]
Net earnings per share - basic:
Common Stock	$ 0.47	$ 0.51
Net earnings per share - diluted:
Common Stock	$ 0.45	$ 0.50
Dividends per share:
Common Stock	$ 0.095	$ 0.085
Common Class B [Member]
Net earnings per share - basic:
Common Stock	$ 0.43	$ 0.47
Net earnings per share - diluted:
Common Stock	$ 0.42	$ 0.46
Dividends per share:
Common Stock	$ 0.086	$ 0.077