
Summer of 69 (2025) Recap & Ending Explained – Does Abby win Max over?
Hulu's Summer of 69, directed by Jillian Bell, follows Abby (Sam Morelos), a high school teenager eager to get with her childhood crush, Max (Matt Cornett). Max's recent break-up with his long-time girlfriend Mercedes (Ava DeMary) gives Abby the chance to fulfil her sexual desires before high school is over.
However, Abby has so much to learn, and the only place to find the wisdom she seeks is the local strip club, Diamond Dolls. The confidence of the club's top dancer, Santa Monica (Chloe Fineman) blows Abby away. Therefore, she decides to hire Monica as her tutor.
Why does Monica agree to tutor Abby?
Diamond Dolls is like a second home for Monica and her friends who work at the strip club. The club has not been doing well, so the owner took a loan from another club owner, Rick Richards.
The deal was that if Betty could not pay back the loan on time, Rick would take over the club. Rick is a prick, and Monica does not like him. She had auditioned for his club before, and Rick had asked her to dance naked for the audition.
To save the club, they need to come up with 20k in one week. Therefore, when Abby calls, Monica answers. At first, Monica does not like the idea since Abby is a teenager and might not have the money. Abby makes a down payment of 5K, promising to pay the rest within a week.
Monica agrees to be her tutor so she can raise the money and become the club's owner.
What happens between Abby and Monica?
Monica first says that they should not have small talks as their relationship is strictly professional. However, they soon start to vibe and become friends. Monica teaches Abby about sex by taking her to a sex toy shop. She also tries to instil more confidence into Abby so she can be more interesting.
This does not mean having extreme makeovers, but it is about helping Abby become more confident in her skin. Abby starts to walk more confidently to school, saying hi to friends, and can talk to Max without hallucinating.
On the other hand, Abby learns that even though Monica looks confident, she has low self-esteem because she feels like she has not done anything significant with her life. Monica went to the same high school as Abby, and she still hides from former teachers and classmates.
Their class is planning a reunion, but Monica does not plan to attend. Monica opens up to Abby about herself, saying that she feels like a failure, and she wants to buy the strip club so she feels like she has accomplished something during the reunion.
Abby gets so caught up in spending time with Monica that she cancels her live streams, which costs her money and friends. Abby cannot make the money overtime, and she has to come clean to Monica about it.
The two spend a fun time watching Risky Business and have an emotional talk afterwards. Monica tells Abby that she might not be ready for a sexual night with Max. Abby sees it like Monica telling her she is not good enough. They get into an argument after Monica learns that Abby will not help her save the club.
How does Abby help Monica?
Monica goes to the reunion since Abby got her mother's suit. During the reunion, Monica realises that the classmate who made her feel small, Robin, does not have her life sorted out. The two bond over drinks, and Monica realises that she cares more about Abby.
Meanwhile, Abby throws a party at her house since her parents are away. She gets some time alone with Max and learns that Max already likes her, but not in the way she thought. Like her, Max has never had sex and is not into crazy positions like Bernie the Mascot had made Abby believe.
Abby tells Max about Monica, and how she feels she has let her down. Suddenly, she has an idea. She takes all the 18-year-olds at the party to the strip club and does a live streaming performance to raise money for Monica. Finally, Abby is confident enough to dress up like Tom Cruise from Risky Business and give a performance.
How does Summer of 69 end?
Funds gathered on the live stream and from the people at the club are not enough to save Diamond Dolls. Luckily, Robin steps in the last minute with her husband, who frequents the strip club. Robin helps save the club from being sold to Rick.
Monica had brought Max with her to the club. He is not 18, so he waits for Abby outside. Abby and Max finally kiss because they like each other.
Monica and Abby head back to her house in the morning. They sit by the swings watching as the party goers leave. Abby's parents come back. They scold Abby for throwing a party. Abby just smiles and tells them that she made a friend.
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