XML 36 R6.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.3.0.15

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Parenthetical)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011 Year Country Theatre Agreement
Investing activities
Number of theatres acquired in Argentina	10

X

- Definition

Number of theatres acquired.

+ Details

Name:	cnk_NumberOfTheatresAcquired
Namespace Prefix:	cnk
Data Type:	xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

X

- Details

Name:	us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstract
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration