Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (1,406)	$ 10,896	$ (12,034)
Reclassification of realized gain on available for sale investments included in net income (loss)	(109)	(25)
Unrealized income (loss) on available for sale investments	107	(7)	(478)
Cumulative foreign currency adjustment	4,419	1,028	16,015
Accrued pension service benefit (costs)	(1,980)	832	112
Comprehensive income	1,031	12,724	3,615
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	492	(940)	(616)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(5)	(11)	(43)
Comprehensive income attributable to Reading International, Inc.	$ 1,518	$ 11,773	$ 2,956