| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 143 - Disclosure - Additional Balance Sheet Information (Details) (http://www.marcuscorp.com/role/AdditionalBalanceSheetInformationDetails) |
| Table | Statement [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000062234 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Class of Stock [Axis] | Class of Stock [Domain] |
| Statement [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-29 | 2015-12-31 | |
Trade receivables, net of allowances of $204 and $259, respectively | ||
Other receivables | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current | 14,761,000 | 13,366,000 |