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Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation - Additional Information (Detail)

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Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 10, 2016
Jul. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
May 04, 2016
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]            
Percentage of digital streaming exclusively available for subscribers     90.00%      
Entity Incorporation, Date of Incorporation     Jul. 07, 1988      
Payments of dividend, non-controlling interest     $ 1,944 $ 486 $ 150  
Non-controlling interest decreased due to payments of dividend     $ 1,944      
Maximum number of common stock and vested stock options for tender offer 12,000,000          
Expiration date of the offer     Jul. 01, 2016      
Stock Option [Member]            
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]            
Repurchase of common stock, per share amount $ 7.75          
Repurchase of common stock, shares   842,114        
Payments for repurchase of equity   $ 1,400        
Class A Common Stock [Member]            
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]            
Repurchase of common stock, per share amount $ 7.75          
Repurchase of common stock, shares   9,636,848        
Payments for repurchase of equity   $ 74,700        
Natural Habitat, Inc. [Member]            
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]            
Percentage of noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries     51.40%     51.40%
Payments of dividend, non-controlling interest     $ 4,000 1,000 300  
Non-controlling interest decreased due to payments of dividend     $ 1,900 $ 500 $ 200  
Gaiam Brand Segment [Member]            
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]            
Disposal date     Jul. 01, 2016