Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective tax rate from continuing operations		114.90%	13.60%	52.40%
Annual limitation net operating loss	$ 1,700	$ 1,700
Net unrealized built in loss, recognition period		5 years
Deferred tax asset	106,300	$ 106,300	$ 106,538
Federal net operating loss carryforwards	51,839	51,839
State net operating loss carryforwards	58,110	58,110
Company's alternative minimum tax credit carryforward	2,087	2,087	779
Operating loss carryforwards, subject to limitation	787	787
Net deferred tax assets	107,160	107,160	106,538
Change in state valuation allowance	860	860	0	$ 0
Unrecognized tax benefits	173	173	167	2,763	$ 2,678
Income tax (benefit)		(3,456)	1,407	(6,104)
Portion of deferred tax assets related to previously unrecognized tax benefits		39	$ 2,429	$ 47
Muvico Entertainment, L.L.C [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred tax asset	3,469	3,469
Digital Cinema Destinations Corp [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred tax asset	9,716	9,716
Sundance Cinemas, LLC [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred tax asset	$ 1,444	$ 1,444