The Who Quadrophenia

The narrative centres on a young working-class mod named Jimmy.

He likes drugs, beach fights, romance, and becomes a fan of the Who after a concert in Brighton, but is disillusioned by his parents' attitude towards him, dead-end jobs and an unsuccessful trip to see a psychiatrist.

He clashes with his parents over his usage of amphetamines, has difficulty finding regular work, and doubts his self-worth, quitting a job as a dustman after only two days.

Though he is happy to be "one" of the mods, he struggles to keep up with his peers, and his girlfriend leaves him for his best friend.

After destroying his scooter and contemplating suicide, he decides to take a train to Brighton, where he had enjoyed earlier experiences with fellow mods.

However, he discovers the "Ace Face" who led the gang now has a menial job as a bellboy in a hotel.

He feels everything in his life has rejected him, steals a boat, and uses it to sail out to a rock overlooking the sea.

On the rock and stuck in the rain, he contemplates his life.
The ending is left ambiguous as to what happens to Jimmy.