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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Feb. 24, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Entity Registrant Name AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001411579    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 596,749,619
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Class A Common Stock      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   55,026,640  
Class B Common Stock      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   75,826,927