People Movies. Movies. Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman in Kramer vs. Kramer: The On-Set Drama Behind the Landmark Oscar-Winning Film. Actors have difficult moments making films all the time, but news that Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman feuded on the set of Kramer vs. Kramer is a far bigger deal. Weâre talking about two of the most respected actors of their generations, with 26 Oscar nominations between them (her: 19; him: 7).